General:

Collects, organises and interprets quantifiable data and uses statistical methodologies to produce statistical reports and analyses for government, commercial and other planning purposes.

Tasks Include:

• liaises with management and clients to determine the area to be surveyed or examined
• specifies the data to be collected and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
• assists with the selection or development of data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires
• reports on findings, arranges presentation of results
• evaluates and describes the reliability and utility of source information in forms such as summary tables, graphs and charts
• reports significant differences in relationships among sources of data
• may assist in the development of statistical computer programs