Career switch, measured
From Data Scientist to Statistician
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 61% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Python, Statistics, Machine learning, Research; the main skills to add are C++, Process improvement, Risk management, Electrical engineering.
61%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillData ScientistStatistician
- Python69%76%
- Statistics49%74%
- Machine learning53%28%
- Research35%98%
- Pandas6%13%
- Communication26%26%
- Problem solving18%28%
- Stakeholder management41%15%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Statistician postings, rarely in Data Scientist ones.
SkillData ScientistStatistician
- C++–48%
- Process improvement–24%
- Risk management–17%
- Electrical engineering–15%
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