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Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Actuarial Practice
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
Universal entry(ies)
2161
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.

OBS

2161: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Actuariat
  • Mathématiques
  • Statistique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
2161
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les mathématiciens et les statisticiens font des recherches sur les théories mathématiques ou statistiques, élaborent des techniques mathématiques ou statistiques et les appliquent pour résoudre des problèmes relevant de la science, du génie, du commerce et des sciences sociales. Les actuaires appliquent les principes des mathématiques, de la statistique, des probabilités et de la théorie du risque pour évaluer l'incidence financière éventuelle de circonstances futures. Les mathématiciens, les statisticiens et les actuaires travaillent dans les universités, la fonction publique, les banques et les sociétés de fiducie, les compagnies d'assurance, les firmes d'experts-conseils en prestations de retraite, les associations professionnelles ou les firmes d'experts-conseils en sciences et en génie.

OBS

2161 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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