Preface

Statistical techniques can be used to address new situations. This is important in a rapidly evolving risk management world. Analysts with a strong analytical background understand that a large data set can represent a treasure trove of information to be mined and can yield a strong competitive advantage. This book and online tutorial provides budding analysts with a foundation in multiple reression. Viewers will learn about these statistical techniques using data on the demand for insurance, healthcare expenditures, and other applications. Although no specific knowledge of actuarial or risk management is presumed, the approach introduces applications in which statistical techniques can be used to analyze real data of interest.

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