Statistics is a comprehensive science that infers the nature of the measured object and even predicts its future by searching, sorting, analyzing and describing the data. Statistics uses a lot of professional knowledge in mathematics and other disciplines, and its application covers almost all fields of social science and natural science.

Statistical English statistics originated from modern Latin Statisticum Collegium (Congress), Italian Statista (country or politician) and German Statistik. It was first used by Gottfried Achenwall in 1749, which stands for the knowledge of analyzing national data, that is, "studying national science".

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The major of applied statistics mainly includes general statistics and economic statistics.

From the perspective of training objectives, it is mainly to train students to have a solid statistical basic theory, systematic expertise in research direction, the ability to collect, process and analyze actual data independently, the ability to provide quantitative basis for practical problem solving and decision-making, the ability to continue studying for doctoral degrees and engage in research, and become senior talents in statistical analysis, risk management and actuarial science.

If graduate students majoring in applied statistics want to develop, they can consider making a breakthrough in the field of finance and taxation, taking the examination of certified public accountants and actuaries, and working in banks, accounting firms, insurance companies and other institutions. Because pure statistics has nothing to do with it, it needs to be combined with other jobs (majors).

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