A Massey BA (Statistics) will teach you to interpret the science of evidence. Statistics allow us to quantify risk and make effective decisions even when we are uncertain about the world around us. Should I buy or sell my stock? Is this new treatment effective against breast cancer? What adverts should my website display in order to increase my revenue? How can I better interpret that weak distress signal coming from a vessel far out at sea? Seeking answers to questions like these from the recent explosion in digital data makes statisticians some of the most highly sought-after employees.

Careers Statistics skills are useful in most areas of government, business, industry, and the sciences. Jobs that require statistic expertise include: Government Policy analysis, Census, law, national defence Business Economics, engineering, marketing, computer science, data mining, business analytics Physical sciences Astronomy, chemistry, physics Health and medicine Genetics, clinical trials, epidemiology, pharmacology Environment Agriculture, ecology, forestry, animal populations