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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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Regression and Classification, a Deeper Look
Regression and Classification, a Deeper Look A look into how machine learning models implement classification and regression at a deeper level. Covers topics such as multi-regression, softmax, ...- Authors: Jeff T Heaton
- Date: Jul 2016
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications
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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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Shiny: Another Step Forward in Data Democratization
Shiny: Another Step Forward in Data Democratization An introduction to creating Shiny web applications, with sample code available to reproduce the interactive application displayed in screenshots ...- Authors: Eileen Sheila Burns
- Date: Apr 2018
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics
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Back When I Was an Actuary ...
Back When I Was an Actuary ... This is an Editorial describing the need for actuaries to upgrade skills or risk minimization from artificial intelligence. Career planning, Professional ...- Authors: David L. Snell
- Date: Aug 2019
- Competency: Communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Strategic Insight and Integration
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Actuarial Profession; Predictive Analytics; Predictive Analytics>Programming languages & tools
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An Ever-Welcom Warning Against Big Data Hype: A Review of Big Data, Big Dupe by Stephen Few
An Ever-Welcom Warning Against Big Data Hype: A Review of Big Data, Big Dupe by Stephen Few The author reviews a book the debunks some of the hype we read about using quantity at the expense of ...- Authors: Mary Campbell
- Date: Jan 2020
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics
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From the Editor: Predictive Analytics and Futurism (PAF)--It's Bigger on the Inside!
From the Editor: Predictive Analytics and Futurism (PAF)--It's Bigger on the Inside! Editorial for the May 2019 issue of Predictive Analytics & Futurism newsletter. Predictive Analytics, Futurism ...- Authors: David Snell
- Date: Jun 2019
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics
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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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From the Editors: “The Times They Are A-Changin” – Again!
From the Editors: “The Times They Are A-Changin” – Again! Editorial Introduction to the issue. Predictive modeling;Professional development=PD;Futurism 6442480121 12/01/2017 06:00:00 ...- Authors: David Snell, Kevin Jones
- Date: Dec 2017
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics
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Predictive Analytics & Futurism, December 2018, Issue 19
Predictive Analytics & Futurism, December 2018, Issue 19 Read the December 2018 issue of Predictive Analytics and Futurism published by the Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section.- Authors: Society of Actuaries
- Date: Dec 2018
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics