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  • To Err Is Human To Correct, Divine

    To Err Is Human To Correct, Divine This article discusses errors in spreadsheets, their implications and ways to mitigate them. Computer science; 8980 1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Mary Campbell
    • Date: Jan 2008
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • The End Users Justify the Means: IV – The Journey Home

    The End Users Justify the Means: IV – The Journey Home Feature article about the appropriate use of spreadsheets. Computer science; 7902 7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Mary Campbell
    • Date: Jul 2009
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • Predictiveness vs. Interpretability

    Predictiveness vs. Interpretability We compare two predictive analytics methods - GLM and GBM in terms of predictiveness vs. interpretability. GLM, GBM, Predictive Analytics 10/17/2019 12:00:00 ...

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    • Authors: Kimberly Steiner, Boyang Meng
    • Date: Oct 2019
    • Competency: Results-Oriented Solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics; Predictive Analytics>Modeling techniques
  • The R Corner

    The R Corner In the prior article, we examined the use of the “cut” function inside of R. This column we examine the “with” command. ; by Steven Craighead   In the prior article, we examined ...
    • Authors: Steven Craighead
    • Date: Apr 2012
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • Can Your Reports Dance?

    Can Your Reports Dance? We create a lot of financial reports, and at the same time we probably receive even more financial reports. Most financial reports are full of numbers. … As a result, ...
    • Authors: ANDREW CHAN
    • Date: Apr 2012
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • Wanted: Reviews and Articles on Life Insurance and Annuity Illustration, Needs Analysis, and Advanced Marketing Systems

    Wanted: Reviews and Articles on Life Insurance and Annuity Illustration, Needs Analysis, and Advanced Marketing Systems Call for reviews and articles on software programs. Computer science; ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Apr 2009
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • Cool Tech

    Cool Tech Feature article describing the latest technological advances and web sites for use by actuaries. Computer science; 7782 7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Matthew C Wilson
    • Date: Jul 2009
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • Rand-dumb or Random?

    Rand-dumb or Random? Discusses the RAND function in Excel and alternatives for generating random numbers. Monte Carlo simulation; 4294979382 7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Mary Campbell
    • Date: Jul 2010
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Letter From the Chair

    Letter From the Chair Comments from the departing chairperson of the Technology Section. Highlights and initiatives of the current and coming year are discussed. Computer science; 4294979439 10/1 ...

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    • Authors: Jeff Pomerantz
    • Date: Oct 2011
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession
  • Speaking 'Data' Properly

    Speaking 'Data' Properly This article is the second in a four-part series about eliminating the confusion with using data terminology. Part one discussed data governance. This second ...

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    • Authors: Daniel Rachlis
    • Date: Oct 2011
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications