Competences of statisticians
KNOW-HOW
DESCRIBER
Statistical system
Statistical systems
Knowledge of the national and international statistical
system
Survey or analysis sector
Standard aspects
Knowledge of standards relating to the specific sector to
be surveyed.
Survey and analysis
sector
Knowledge of the aspects of the survey and analysis
sectors and evolution and interrelation with other
statistical systems.
Information sources
Knowledge of existing statistical, administrative, and
information sources
Planning and development
Information planning
methodologies
Knowledge of methodologies and techniques for
planning information content.
Sample survey
methodologies
Knowledge of SW methodologies and technologies for
defining the survey sample
Quality control
methodologies
Knowledge of methodologies and instruments for
defining quality controls for processes and procedures
Survey methodologies
Knowledge of methodologies and instruments for
designing and evaluating survey models.
Survey test
methodologies
Knowledge of the methodologies and techniques for tests
to be applied to the survey models
Survey techniques
Knowledge of methodologies and techniques for
organising and managing a statistical survey.
Conceptual
integration SW
methodologies
Knowledge of the SW methodologies and tools to help
with conceptual integration and documentation
Reference models
Knowledge of theoretical and practical models to be
found in literature, for analysing phenomena
Management
Survey management
methodologies
Information
acquisition
methodologies
Knowledge of management methodologies and
techniques for statistical surveys
Survey quality SW
methodologies
Knowledge of the SW methodologies and tools required
for monitoring the quality of the survey
Data control and
correction SW
methodologies
Survey check
methodologies
Methodologies for
integration of various
sources
Knowledge of the SW methodologies and tools required
for acquiring information
Knowledge of the SW Methodologies and tools
required for controlling and correcting data
Knowledge of methodologies and techniques for control
surveys necessary for estimating the non-sample error
Knowledge of methodologies and techniques necessary
for integrating various analysis sources
Statistical implications
of processing
Knowledge of the statistical implications of data
processing
Statistical analysis and
indirect estimate
construction
methodologies
Knowledge of the methodologies and techniques
required to carry out statistical analysis and set up
indirect estimates
Distributing statistical information
Data distribution
methodologies
Knowledge of the methodologies and tools necessary for
distributing data
Communication
techniques
Knowledge of communication methodologies and
techniques intended to improve the quality of relations
between the Institute’s professionals and personnel
Support instruments
Information
Technology tools
Individual
productivity and
report database SW
tools
Statistical analysis
software tools
Electronic data
exchange SW tools
Group work SW tools
Computer system
design methodologies
Budgeting and evaluating
economic feasibility
ABILITIES
Analysis
Synthesis
Team work
Interest in relations
Communication
Problem-solving
ORIENTATIONS
Innovation
Client orientation
Knowledge of Information Technology tools used to
assist with planning and producing statistics
Knowledge of SW tools for individual productivity and
report database
Knowledge of software tools for statistical data analysis
Knowledge of the tools used for electronic exchanging of
data with Institutional Bodies the Institute works
with.
Knowledge of SW tools for analysing and planning
group work systems (Groupware and Case).
Knowledge of the methodologies and tools for designing
computer systems to support production and
distribution
Knowledge of the techniques foe evaluating the
feasibility of various statistical production projects by
analysing the economic variables involved
DESCRIBER
Capacity to break down problems and situations into
essential elements and analyse the connections,
analogies, and differences of use for discovering and
understanding the causes.
Knowing how to clearly identify and highlight the basic
elements of phenomena and situations
Capacity to cooperate and interact effectively with
members of a team in order to attain goals.
Being able to understand the perceptions, needs, and
behaviour of others, and interact in a constructive
manner.
Capacity to organise and suitably manage (written and
oral) information, present it effectively, and transmit it
clearly to both individuals and the group
Capacity to contextualise problems and/or complex
situations and look for the most suitable solutions,
choosing from between possible alternatives
DESCRIBER
Propensity for producing ideas and original solutions
for improving the organisation’s capacity to respond to
the needs put to it.
Evaluate the needs of the (internal / external) client
in order to propose services, products, and measures to
ensure satisfaction.
Systematic approach
Awareness of how the elements of the various sectors
that make up the whole within which one works
interact with one another in an organic manner.
Result orientation
Inner drive to achieve goals, and reach and maintain a
high performance standard
Precision /accuracy
Looking after and monitoring the work process to
guarantee pursuing of quality standards
Initiative and proactivity
Capacity to activate processes, influence events, and
tenaciously move forward with their proposals, creating
development opportunities