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Numptycorner, I have sent a PM.
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Originally posted by StatisticianHello Everyone,
This is my first post so be nice. I have come here for advice.
I have a few years experience as sys admin in addition to a little experience in C++. I am looking for a change. My interest is in statistical computing.
Is it easy to get into statistical computing for someone with a graduate degree in mathematics (permie or contracting)?
I am good at Matlab. What else should I learn? Are employers willing to train someone in SAS or SPSS?
Best regards
Sta
Post me if you want more details.
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Learn the in and outs ...
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Go for it lad/lass - there's a serious shortage of people in the IT world who can actually interpret the data they generate from their own code.
Go into interviews with a problem-solving "this is how I can help you make more money" attitude.
Very often the only software you'll need to deal with is Excel (don't laugh; Excel is a powerful and under-rated tool in my view...). Learn the in and outs of it and you'll be away.Last edited by cojak; 13 November 2005, 21:24.
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I am good at Matlab. What else should I learn? Are employers willing to train someone in SAS or SPSS?
Best regards
Sta[/QUOTE]
SAS did sponsor students on the MSc in Business Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University, supported by work placements - contact the University for further details.
If you can handle things like mathematical linear regression, Probability, RSquare etc, then you would love it - neural nets, data mining all that.Last edited by ancient; 13 November 2005, 20:47.
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Originally posted by zeitghostIt's always worked for me...
You can't go contracting in any field without pretending to have experience...
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Originally posted by StatisticianIs it easy to get into statistical computing for someone with a graduate degree in mathematics (permie or contracting)?
Try www.permieuk.co.uk
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Originally posted by stackpoleStats? You know about standard deviation and sh1t? Respect.
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Originally posted by StatisticianAre employers willing to train someone in SAS or SPSS?
Anyway, you'll be your own employer if your doing it right.
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Looking for a change
Hello Everyone,
This is my first post so be nice. I have come here for advice.
I have a few years experience as sys admin in addition to a little experience in C++. I am looking for a change. My interest is in statistical computing.
Is it easy to get into statistical computing for someone with a graduate degree in mathematics (permie or contracting)?
I am good at Matlab. What else should I learn? Are employers willing to train someone in SAS or SPSS?
Best regards
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