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Predictive Modeling Techniques Applied to Quantifying Mortality Risk
Predictive Modeling Techniques Applied to Quantifying Mortality Risk Using the Cox proportional Hazards Model to improve underwriting debits and credits. Mortality risk;Longevity risk;Life ...- Authors: Vincent Granieri
- Date: Jul 2016
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Experience Studies & Data>Mortality; Life Insurance>Underwriting - Life Insurance; Predictive Analytics
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Calibrating Risk Score Model with Partial Credibility
Calibrating Risk Score Model with Partial Credibility This article describes a method that can be useful when re-fitting a risk score model to a population of only moderate size. Learn how to use ...- Authors: Sheamus Parkes, Bradley Armstrong
- Date: Jul 2015
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Health & Disability>Health care; Health & Disability>Health insurance; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Bayesian methods; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Estimation methods; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Regression analysis; Predictive Analytics
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Maximal Information Coefficient: An Introduction to Informat
Maximal Information Coefficient: An Introduction to Informat This article is a basic introduction to information theory with the goal of explaining the maximal information coefficient.- Authors: Bryon Robidoux
- Date: Jun 2017
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics
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Creating a Useful Training Dataset for Predictive Modeling
Creating a Useful Training Dataset for Predictive Modeling Even the best algorithms are only effective if they are trained on appropriate data. This article discusses common pitfalls in creating ...- Authors: Anders Larson
- Date: Dec 2016
- Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting; Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics
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Using Hadoop and Spark for Distributed Predictive Modeling
Using Hadoop and Spark for Distributed Predictive Modeling The newer predictive modeling tools are powerful but they work best when supported by a lot of computing power. Parallel processing is ...- Authors: Dihui Lai, Qichun Xu
- Date: Jul 2016
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Predictive Analytics
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How to Get Started in Predictive Analytics
How to Get Started in Predictive Analytics Looks at free and inexpensive resources for the novice in predictive analytics, covering the data analysis theory as well as the most commonly used ...- Authors: Mary Campbell
- Date: Dec 2015
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Predictive Analytics
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Actuarial Statistics with R: Book Review
Actuarial Statistics with R: Book Review Reviewing a text covering multiple statistical modeling topics: e.g., generalized linear models, decision trees, clustering, using the statistical language ...- Authors: Mary Campbell
- Date: Dec 2018
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Regression analysis; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Simulation; Predictive Analytics
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A Math Test For Models
A Math Test For Models Evaluates the ability of various model types to automatically approximate various mathematical formulas. This can be used as a guide for feature engineering. Predictive ...- Authors: Jeff T Heaton
- Date: Dec 2018
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics