Mathematicians and Statisticians: A Practical Career Guide

by Kezia Endsley

Overview

Welcome to the mathematics and statistics field! If you are interested in a career in mathematics or statistics, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.

Mathematicians and Statisticians: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions.

• Statisticians
• College Math Professors
• Actuaries
• Research Analysts
• Economists

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538145166
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/28/2021
Series:	Practical Career Guides Series
Pages:	138
Sales rank:	617,932
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.62(h) x 0.43(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Kezia Endsley is a writer and editor from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to editing technical publications and writing books for teens, she enjoys running and triathlons, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and many pets.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1Why Choose a Career in Mathematics and Statistics?

Chapter 2Forming a Career Plan in Mathematics and Statistics

Chapter 3Pursuing the Education Path

Chapter 4Pursuing a Professional Mathematics and Statistics Career

Notes

Glossary

Further Resources

Bibliography

About the Author