Biostatisticians

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 8 (32%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 17 (68%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

• Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Design or maintain databases of biological data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collect data through surveys or experimentation.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena, such as the spread of infectious diseases.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze archival data, such as birth, death, and disease records.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Design surveys to assess health issues.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task