PART II

PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN STATISTICS

THIS PART of the book provides guidance on how to best prepare for a successful career in statistics.

We describe the essential personal traits required of a successful statistician (Chapter 6) and the technical knowledge that aspiring statisticians need to acquire through their education (Chapter 7). We then suggest various strategies to employ in getting the right job (Chapter 8).

A Career in Statistics: Beyond the Numbers, Gerald J. Hahn and Necip Doganaksoy.

© 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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