Some Recent Researches in the Theory of Statistics and Actuarial - Scienc

Originally published in 1930, this book provides a concise discussion of the relationship between theoretical statistics and actuarial science.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introductory observations on the place of mathematics in statistical and actuarial theory; 2. A mathematical investigation of the limits of error in the calculation of ¿x, when the force of mortality follows Makeham's Law; 3. The theoretical foundation of various types of frequency functions; Notation; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1930, this book provides a concise discussion of the relationship between theoretical statistics and actuarial science. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the actuarial profession, statistics and the history of finance.

Product details

• Authors: J. F. Steffensen
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.02.2016
• EAN: 9781316601914
• ISBN: 978-1-316-60191-4
• No. of pages: 62
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Insurance / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Econometrics, Economic statistics, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Insurance & actuarial studies, Insurance and actuarial studies, Econometrics and economic statistics