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Johns Hopkins Data Science Specialization courses: A review
Johns Hopkins Data Science Specialization courses: A review A review of the Johns Hopkins Data Science Specialization courses with special emphasis on how they may be useful to actuaries.- Authors: Sheamus Parkes
- Date: Dec 2015
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Regression analysis; Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications>Computer science
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Explainable AI
Explainable AI Machine learning models are not black-boxes; these models can easily be interpreted using tools like SHAP, LIME and Anchor. These tools can facilitate the understanding of the ...- Authors: Carlos Brioso
- Date: Nov 2020
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods; Technology & Applications
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The Delphi Method
The Delphi Method The Delphi Method is discussed in detail. The method attempts to filter out the consensus bias that can result from societal forces by employing a technique whereby an anonymous ...- Date: Sep 2009
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods
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Introduction to Forecasting Methods for Actuaries
Introduction to Forecasting Methods for Actuaries This article provides a brief introduction to forecasting methods that are potentially relevant to actuarial work. 9329 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM ...- Authors: Alan Mills
- Date: Sep 2009
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting
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Surrogate Models: A Comfortable Middle Ground?
Surrogate Models: A Comfortable Middle Ground? In this article we examine the benefits and drawbacks of using a global surrogate of a black-box model. Are surrogates a comfortable middle ground ...- Authors: Harrison Jones
- Date: Aug 2021
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Regression analysis; Predictive Analytics>Modeling techniques
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First Annual Predictive Analytics Symposium—Big Success!
First Annual Predictive Analytics Symposium—Big Success! The first annual SOA Predictive Analytics Symposium was held in Chicago and exceeded all expectations in attendance, presentation quality, ...- Authors: David Snell
- Date: Dec 2017
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods
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From the Chairperson: Want to Win an iPad?
From the Chairperson: Want to Win an iPad? A summary of a new feature in the newsletter: a forecasting application contest. The Forecasting and Futurism Section will award a 16GB iPad to the ...- Authors: Alan Mills
- Date: Jul 2010
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting
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Living with Actuarial Black Swans—A Discussion with Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Living with Actuarial Black Swans—A Discussion with Nassim Nicholas Taleb At the 2009 SOA Annual Meeting in Boston, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shared some thoughts on Black Swans, operating in the ...- Authors: Benjamin Steward Wadsley
- Date: Jul 2010
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting
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The First Step in Building a Predictive Model
The First Step in Building a Predictive Model A discussion on the starting point of building a predictive model. Predictive Analytics 6442485547 12/1/2018 12:00:00 AM ...- Authors: Nathan Dennis Pohle
- Date: Dec 2018
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods
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From the Editor: Judgmental Methods, Collaboration, Contests and More!
From the Editor: Judgmental Methods, Collaboration, Contests and More! A summary of how the Forecasting and Futurism Section is networking with other SOA sections and with external organizations ...- Authors: David Snell
- Date: Jul 2010
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting