2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Sep 14, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MATH 506 - Statistical Modeling II


Credits: 3
MATH-506 and ACSC-607 cover the learning objectives from Examination STAM (Short-Term Actuarial Models) of the Society of Actuaries. Topics include constructing empirical models; estimating the parameters of failure time and loss distribution using different methods such as maximum likelihood method of moments, Kaplan-Meier estimator, Nelson- Aalen estimator and kernel density estimators; determining the acceptability of a fitted model; comparing models using graphical procedures, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Chi-square goodness of fit test, likelihood ratio test, Schwarz Bayesian criterion, and Akaike Information criterion.
Related Courses: MATH-406