Construction theory of survival models

Author: Zou Gongming
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: "The Theory of Constructing Survival Models" is written specifically for candidates preparing for the Chinese Actuarial Examinations. The theories and methods covered in this book are fundamental to life insurance actuarial science. Moreover, the estimation theory in this book is also beneficial for scientific judgment in daily management matters, particularly meaningful for medical research and hospital management personnel. Furthermore, the numerous examples in the population theory will inspire those involved in pension planning, group insurance, and macro insurance research, opening up new research or work perspectives. In fact, this part of the theory will also spark new ideas for marketing strategy developers and population researchers. Therefore, the readers of this book will not be limited to those preparing for the Chinese Life Insurance Actuarial Examinations; designers of non-life industrial product damage insurance and individuals researching industrial product reliability should also find resonance with the content. Learning this book does not require highly advanced theoretical knowledge, but readers should have at least a basic understanding of elementary mathematical statistics. For learning model smoothing, readers with experience in time series and numerical computation will find it even more manageable. As for knowledge of Markov stochastic processes, it will be useful when studying population planning theory. This subject is widely recognized as one of the most challenging among the Chinese Actuarial Examinations. After reading this book, this feeling will dissipate, and readers will realize that the book offers far more than just the construction of survival models. It will guide you through the vast and boundless knowledge ocean of the insurance industry, help you shed the of seeking quick success, and make your actuarial career more stable and colorful.