Applied maths, statistics and scientific practices

Quoted from the UK GDaD PCF.

Levels

1. Awareness

You can:

• show an understanding of the benefits of applied mathematics and statistics, and can use this knowledge to carry out data science tasks
• carry out general analysis techniques for data inspection, exploration and visualisation
• interpret statistical output effectively and accurately
• show an awareness of different performance and accuracy metrics for statistical assessment and validation

2. Working

You can:

• apply analytical methods including exploratory data analysis and statistical testing to a specific data set, to reach accurate and reliable conclusions
• understand and use different performance and accuracy metrics for model validation in data science projects, hypothesis testing and information retrieval
• compare selected applied mathematics and statistical methods and identify their differences
• access and use the statistical and scientific tools available within the organisation

3. Practitioner

You can:

• apply designated quantitative techniques such as time series analysis, optimisation and simulation to create and embed appropriate models for analysis and prediction
• provide guidance on matching data sources with relevant applied mathematics and statistical techniques to meet analysis goals
• apply appropriate statistical techniques to available data to discover new relations and offer insight into research problems, helping to improve organisational processes and support decision making
• access and use the statistical tools available within the organisation

4. Expert

You can:

• identify opportunities to develop statistical insight, reports and models to support organisational objectives, while collaborating across the organisation effectively
• critique statistical analyses
• use a variety of data analytics techniques (such as data mining and prescriptive and predictive analytics) for complex data analysis through the whole data life cycle
• use model outputs to produce evidence and help design services and policies
• understand a broad range of statistical tools, particularly those deployed within the organisation, and can use these appropriately and help others to use them

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Closest ESCO skills

• apply statistical analysis techniques (close match)
• statistics (close match)
• apply scientific methods (narrow match)

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