Regression modeling with actuarial and financial applications / Edward W. Frees.

By: Frees, Edward W Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Publication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. Description: xvii, 565 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: 9780521760119; 0521760119; 9780521135962 (pbk.); 0521135966 (pbk.)Subject(s): Insurance -- Statistical methods | Finance -- Statistical methods | Regression analysisDDC classification: 519.536 LOC classification: HG8781 | .F67 2010Online resources: WorldCat details | Ebook Fulltext

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TOC 1. Regression and the Normal Distribution -- pt. I. Linear Regression -- 2. Basic Linear Regression -- 3. Multiple Linear Regression -- I -- 4. Multiple Linear Regression -- II -- 5. Variable Selection -- 6. Interpreting Regression Results -- pt. II. Topics in Time Series -- 7. Modeling Trends -- 8. Autocorrelations and Autoregressive Models -- 9. Forecasting and Time Series Models -- 10. Longitudinal and Panel Data Models -- pt. III. Topics in Nonlinear Regression -- 11. Categorical Dependent Variables -- 12. Count Dependent Variables -- 13. Generalized Linear Models -- 14. Survival Models -- 15. Miscellaneous Regression Topics -- pt. IV. Actuarial Applications -- 16. Frequency-Severity Models -- 17. Fat-Tailed Regression Models -- 18. Credibility and Bonus-Malus -- 19. Claims Triangles -- 20. Report Writing: Communicating Data Analysis Results -- 21. Designing Effective Graphs -- Appendix 1. Basic Statistical Inference -- Appendix 2. Matrix Algebra -- Appendix 3. Probability Tables.

Summary: Summary: "Statistical techniques can be used to address new situations. This is important in a rapidly evolving risk management and financial world. Analysts with a strong statistical background understand that a large data set can represent a treasure trove of information to be mined and can yield a strong competitive advantage. This book provides budding actuaries and financial analysts with a foundation in multiple Read more...

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
E-Book	Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU E-book	Non-fiction	519.536 FRG 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Not for loan
Text	Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Reserve Section	Non-fiction	519.536 FRG 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-1	Not For Loan	27379
Text	Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Circulation Section	Non-fiction	519.536 FRG 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-2	Available	27380

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

TOC 1. Regression and the Normal Distribution --
pt. I. Linear Regression --
2. Basic Linear Regression --
3. Multiple Linear Regression --
I --
4. Multiple Linear Regression --
II --
5. Variable Selection --
6. Interpreting Regression Results --
pt. II. Topics in Time Series --
7. Modeling Trends --
8. Autocorrelations and Autoregressive Models --
9. Forecasting and Time Series Models --
10. Longitudinal and Panel Data Models --
pt. III. Topics in Nonlinear Regression --
11. Categorical Dependent Variables --
12. Count Dependent Variables --
13. Generalized Linear Models --
14. Survival Models --
15. Miscellaneous Regression Topics --
pt. IV. Actuarial Applications --
16. Frequency-Severity Models --
17. Fat-Tailed Regression Models --
18. Credibility and Bonus-Malus --
19. Claims Triangles --
20. Report Writing: Communicating Data Analysis Results --
21. Designing Effective Graphs --
Appendix 1. Basic Statistical Inference --
Appendix 2. Matrix Algebra --
Appendix 3. Probability Tables.

Summary:
"Statistical techniques can be used to address new situations. This is important in a rapidly evolving risk management and financial world. Analysts with a strong statistical background understand that a large data set can represent a treasure trove of information to be mined and can yield a strong competitive advantage. This book provides budding actuaries and financial analysts with a foundation in multiple Read more...

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