n. A person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics
n. a mathematician with a specialty of statistics
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One versed in statistics; one who collects and classifies facts for statistics.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who is versed in or collects statistics.
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n. someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
n. a mathematician who specializes in statistics
Word Usage
"Before leaving this subject of Why a Census, and turning to ways and means, I would like to make the point that the statistician is the agent of those who want statistics."