Applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques
Applying statistical and analytical techniques involves using and evaluating methods to answer research questions and make data-informed recommendations.
Levels
- 1. Awareness
You can:
- support the development of statistical and analytical insights and reports under supervision
- explain the benefits of basic statistical and analytical techniques
- explain the value of quality assurance and best practices in developing statistical and analytical outputs
- 2. Working
You can:
- contribute to the development of statistical and analytical insights and reports
- apply appropriate statistical and analytical techniques under supervision to answer research questions and organisational needs
- follow and apply quality assurance standards
- respond to stakeholder questions about analytical and statistical techniques
- 3. Practitioner
You can:
- lead the development of valuable statistical insights and reports
- identify and apply a range of statistical and analytical techniques and tools, and support others in applying them
- quality assure statistical techniques and analytical outputs across a team
- engage with stakeholders and share statistical and analytical techniques to increase understanding and trust
- 4. Expert
You can:
- identify opportunities to develop statistical insights and reports that support organisational objectives
- develop and guide others in a range of statistical and analytical techniques and tools
- oversee the quality assurance of statistical techniques and analytical outputs, continually improving and innovating practices
- use statistical and analytical outputs to influence stakeholders across the organisation and beyond
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Role levels that expect this skill
| Role level | Role | Band | Expected level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate data analyst | Data analyst | 5 | Awareness |
| Data analyst | Data analyst | 6 | Working |
| Senior data analyst | Data analyst | 7 | Practitioner |
| Principal data analyst | Data analyst | 8b | Expert |