Description
The science that statistically analyses human characteristics such as retina, voice or DNA for identification purposes.
Alternative labels
biometry
biostatistics
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Biometrics is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Biometrician: Biometricians perform research in the field of biometrics. They carry statistical or biological research projects by measuring fingerprints, retinas, and human shapes for medical or industrial applications.
Epidemiologist: Epidemiologists centre their research on origin and causes for illness eruption in humans. They determine the way in which diseases are spread out and propose risk preventive measures to health policy organisms.
Optional knowledge
Biometrics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Bioinformatics scientist: Bioinformatics scientists analyse biological processes using computer programmes. They maintain or construct databases containing biological information. Bioinformatics scientists gather and analyse biological data and may also assist scientists in various fields, including in biotechnology and pharmaceutics. They perform scientific research and statistical analyses, and report on their findings. Bioinformatics scientists may also collect DNA samples, discover data patterns and conduct genetic research.
Statistician: Statisticians collect, tabulate, and, most importantly, analyse quantitative information coming from a varied array of fields. They interpret and analyse statistical studies on fields such as health, demographics, finance, business, etc. and advise based on patterns and drawn analysis.
References
- Biometrics – ESCO
