A: Applied statistics is a useful tool, but it is not the only condition for entering the education field. The following aspects need to be considered:

1. Education requirements: Generally speaking, entering the department of education requires a bachelor's degree or above, and related majors include education, psychology, sociology and statistics. If you have obtained a degree in statistics, you can look for opportunities by taking some recruitment examinations in education departments.

2. Statistical skills: Statistical skills are very important in education. It is necessary to master the basic theories and methods of statistics, including data analysis, probability statistics, regression analysis and multivariate analysis. At the same time, you need to have certain computer skills and skillfully use statistical software such as SPSS and Excel for data analysis.

3. Practical experience: Practical experience of applied statistics is also very important for entering the education industry. You can accumulate relevant experience by participating in some education-related research projects or taking positions in data analysis in schools, communities and other institutions.

4. Other skills: Working in the education sector requires communication, coordination and organization skills. These abilities can be improved by participating in some social practice, volunteer work and other activities.

In a word, if you want to work in the field of education, applied statistics is a useful tool, but you also need to have other qualities and abilities. Only with excellent comprehensive quality can we be better qualified for the work of the education department.