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Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician

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I love being a statistician. I’m proud to have a career in such an important and highly regarded profession. When I first entered the job market, I was excited to take on one of the hottest jobs out there, according to JobsRated.com. I was constantly saying to friends and family, “That’s what I do! Aren’t you impressed?” Then about 10–12 years ago, I blinked and data … [Read more...] about Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician

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