Operations Research Analysts Statisticians TORQ Analysis of Operations Research Analysts to Statisticians INPUT SECTION: Transfer Title O*NET Filters Operations Research Importance LeveL: Weight: From Title: 15-2031.00 Abilities: Analysts 50 1 Importance LeveL: Weight: To Title: Statisticians 15-2041.00 Skills: 69 1 Labor Market Weight: Maine Statewide Knowledge: Importance Level: 69 Area: 1 OUTPUT SECTION: Grand TORQ: 86 Ability TORQ Skills TORQ Knowledge TORQ Level Level Level 92 83 82 Gaps To Narrow if Possible Upgrade These Skills Knowledge to Add Ability Level Gap Impt Skill Level Gap Impt Knowledge Level Gap Impt Speed of Learning English 44 23 50 73 20 69 63 10 85 Closure Strategies Language Mathematical Instructing 74 18 74 Computers 76 9 90 Reasoning Coordination 72 10 74 and 74 1 85 Perceptual Time Electronics 42 14 56 68 9 78 Speed Management Number 75 9 81 Writing 80 7 81 Facility Active 84 4 86 Near Vision 60 7 75 Learning Selective 50 8 65 Speaking 72 1 78 Attention Information 62 7 68 Ordering Speech 48 6 62 Recognition Written 69 5 68 Comprehension Inductive 64 4 78 Reasoning Deductive 66 4 75 Reasoning Written 66 4 62 Expression Speech Clarity 50 4 62 Oral 67 3 68 Comprehension LEVEL and IMPT (IMPORTANCE) refer to the Target Statisticians. GAP refers to level difference between Operations Research Analysts and Statisticians. ASK ANALYSIS TORQ Analysis Page 1 of 13. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Operations Research Analysts Statisticians Ability Level Comparison - Abilities with importance scores over 50 Operations Research Description Analysts Statisticians Importance Mathematical Reasoning 67 76 90 Number Facility 66 75 81 Inductive Reasoning 60 64 78 Deductive Reasoning 62 66 75 Near Vision 53 60 75 Oral Comprehension 68 64 67 Written Comprehension 68 64 69 Oral Expression 68 64 64 Information Ordering 68 55 62 Category Flexibility 55 68 57 Problem Sensitivity 55 65 57 Selective Attention 42 50 65 Written Expression 62 62 66 Speech Recognition 42 48 62 Speech Clarity 46 50 62 Flexibility of Closure 51 50 59 Perceptual Speed 28 42 56 Speed of Closure 21 44 50 Skill Level Comparison - Abilities with importance scores over 69 Operations Research Description Analysts Statisticians Importance Reading Comprehension 86 73 88 Active Learning 80 84 86 Critical Thinking 82 77 85 Active Listening 76 83 71 Mathematics 83 91 80 Writing 73 81 80 Speaking 71 72 78 TORQ Analysis Page 2 of 13. 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Operations Research Analysts Statisticians Time Management 59 68 78 Science 73 76 70 Coordination 62 74 72 Instructing 56 74 74 Complex Problem 69 74 Solving 85 Programming 57 73 79 Judgment and 68 70 Decision Making 82 Learning Strategies 53 69 73 Knowledge Level Comparison - Knowledge with importance scores over 69 Description Operations Research Analysts Statisticians Importance Mathematics 93 80 92 Computers and 73 Electronics 74 85 English Language 53 63 85 Experience & Education Comparison Related Work Experience Comparison Required Education Level Comparison Operations Research Operations Description Analysts Statisticians Description Research Statisticians Analysts 10+ years 0% 0% Doctoral 12% 37% 8-10 years 0% 5% Professional Degree 0% 0% 6-8 years 4% 0% Post-Masters Cert 0% 5% 4-6 years 8% 37% 2-4 years 29% 22% Master's Degree 27% 70% 1-2 years 8% 32% Post-Bachelor Cert 0% 0% 6-12 8% 0% 16% 30% months Bachelors 3-6 months 0% 0% AA or Equiv 0% 0% 1-3 months 0% 0% Some College 0% 0% 0-1 month 0% 1% Post-Secondary 0% 0% Certificate None 41% 0% High Scool Diploma 0% 0% or GED No HSD or GED 0% 0% Operations Research Analysts Statisticians Most Common Educational/Training Requirement: Master's degree Master's degree Job Zone Comparison 5 - Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed 5 - Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed TORQ Analysis Page 3 of 13. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Operations Research Analysts Statisticians Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. specialized medical training to be able to do their job. A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). degree). Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. and/or training. Tasks Operations Research Analysts Statisticians Core Tasks Core Tasks Generalized Work Activities: Generalized Work Activities: Analyzing Data or Information - Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into breaking down information or data into separate parts. separate parts. Interacting With Computers - Using Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process functions, enter data, or process information. information. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Getting Information - Observing, Analyzing information and evaluating receiving, and otherwise obtaining results to choose the best solution and information from all relevant sources. solve problems. Processing Information - Compiling, Getting Information - Observing, coding, categorizing, calculating, receiving, and otherwise obtaining tabulating, auditing, or verifying information from all relevant sources. information or data. Processing Information - Compiling, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, coding, categorizing, calculating, or Subordinates - Providing information to tabulating, auditing, or verifying supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates information or data. by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Specific Tasks Specific Tasks Occupation Specific Tasks: Occupation Specific Tasks: Analyze information obtained from management in order to conceptualize Adapt statistical methods in order to solve and define operational problems. specific problems in many fields, such as Break systems into their component economics, biology and engineering. parts, assign numerical values to each Analyze and interpret statistical data in component, and examine the order to identify significant differences in mathematical relationships between them. relationships among sources of Collaborate with others in the information. organization to ensure successful Apply sampling techniques or utilize implementation of chosen problem complete enumeration bases in order to solutions. determine and define groups to be Collaborate with senior managers and surveyed. decision-makers to identify and solve a Design research projects that apply valid variety of problems, and to clarify scientific techniques and utilize management objectives. information obtained from baselines or Define data requirements; then gather historical data in order to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses. TORQ Analysis Page 4 of 13. Copyright 2009. Workforce Associates, Inc. Operations Research Analysts Statisticians and validate information, applying uncompromised and efficient analyses. judgment and statistical tests. Develop an understanding of fields to Design, conduct, and evaluate which statistical methods are to be experimental operational models in cases applied in order to determine whether where models cannot be developed from methods and results are appropriate. existing data. Develop and test experimental designs, Develop and apply time and cost sampling techniques, and analytical networks in order to plan, control, and methods. review large projects. Evaluate sources of information in order Develop business methods and to determine any limitations in terms of procedures, including accounting systems, reliability or usability. file systems, office systems, logistics Evaluate the statistical methods and systems, and production schedules. procedures used to obtain data in order Formulate mathematical or simulation to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, models of problems, relating constants and accuracy. and variables, restrictions, alternatives, Examine theories, such as those of conflicting objectives, and their numerical probability and inference in order to parameters. discover mathematical bases for new or Observe the current system in operation, improved methods of obtaining and and gather and analyze information