Will AI Replace Biostatisticians?

Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Design or maintain databases of biological data.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Collect data through surveys or experimentation.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena, such as the spread of infectious diseases.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Analyze archival data, such as birth, death, and disease records.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Design surveys to assess health issues.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.