{"product_id":"a-career-in-statistics-gerald-j-hahn-9780470404416","title":"A Career in Statistics","description":"\u003cb\u003eA valuable guide to a successful career as a statistician\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Career in Statistics: Beyond the Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e prepares readers for careers in statistics by emphasizing essential concepts and practices beyond the technical tools provided in standard courses and texts. This insider's guide from internationally recognized applied statisticians helps readers decide whether a career in statistics is right for them, provides hands-on guidance on how to prepare for such a career, and shows how to succeed on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The book provides non-technical guidance for a successful career. The authors' extensive industrial experience is supplemented by insights from contributing authors from government and academia, Carol Joyce Blumberg, Leonard M. Gaines, Lynne B. Hare, William Q. Meeker, and Josef Schmee. Following an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the field, the authors discuss the various dimensions of a career in applied statistics in three succinct parts: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Work of a Statistician\u003c\/b\u003e describes the day-to-day activities of applied statisticians in business and industry, official government, and various other application areas, highlighting the work environment and major on-the-job challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreparing for a Successful Career in Statistics\u003c\/b\u003e describes the personal traits that characterize successful statisticians, the education that they need to acquire, and approaches for securing the right job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilding a Successful Career as a Statistician\u003c\/b\u003e offers practical guidance for addressing key challenges that statisticians face on the job, such as project initiation and execution, effective communication, publicizing successes, ethical considerations, and gathering good data; alternative career paths are also described\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e The book concludes with an in-depth examination of careers for statisticians in academia as well as tips to help them stay on top of their field throughout their careers. Each chapter includes thought-provoking discussion questions and a Major Takeaways section that outlines key concepts. Real-world examples illustrate key points, and an FTP site provides additional information on selected topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Career in Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for individuals who are considering or have decided on a career in statistics as well as for statisticians already on the job who want to accelerate their path to success. It also serves as a suitable book for courses on statistical consulting, statistical practice, and statistics in the workplace at the undergraduate and graduate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald J. Hahn,Necip Doganaksoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470404418\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470404416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2011 pg. 204","brand":"Gerald J. Hahn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48013741752575,"sku":"9780470404416","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d55162c-b266-412b-845c-ce630f4288f0.jpg?v=1767744481","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-career-in-statistics-gerald-j-hahn-9780470404416","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}