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Some positive dependence notions, with applications in actuarial sciences. [PDF]
The paper is devoted to the study of several notions of positive dependence among risks, namely association, linear positive quadrant dependence, positive orthant dependence and conditional increasingness in sequence.
Denuit, M, Ribas, C, Dhaene, Jan
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A Survey of actuarial graduates’ views on their education [PDF]
, 2016 This paper presents the results of a survey of recent graduates of some Australian university actuarial programs. The survey aimed to shed light on graduates’ views relating to their education since leaving university.
Farmer, Jim +3 more
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Students' perspectives on the nature of mathematics [PDF]
, 2006 This paper reports on one small component of a much larger study that explored the perspectives of students towards mathematics learning. Students were asked “What do you think maths is all about?” Some students responded in terms of mathematical content.
Taylor, Merilyn +3 more
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Lee-Carter mortality forecasting: methodological and computational issues [PDF]
, 2006 In this thesis we describe relevant aspects of the development of survival modelling in actuarial mathematics. In particular we introduce some recent mortality projection models and research dealing with uncertainty in future trends and we review the ...
Russolillo, Maria
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Construction of Mortality Rate Using Heligman Pollard Model [PDF]
ITM Web of ConferencesThe idea of constructing a mortality table lies in reflecting the mortality changes of the member of the study population. This study proposed a construction of the mortality table for male and female participants using the Heligman Pollard model and was
Sari Kurnia Novita +3 more
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International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 8, Page 2066-2074, 15 October 2026.ABSTRACT Evidence on the comparative effectiveness of HPV testing versus cytology specifically in women aged ≥ 50 years who are approaching screening cessation remains limited. This analysis included 6471 women aged ≥ 50 at baseline screening in the HPV FOCAL randomized clinical trial. Women were randomly allocated to receive cytology (Control Group, n
Md Saiful Alam +12 more
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MathematicsThe continual reassessment method (CRM) has been an essential Bayesian finding design in phase I clinical trials. It utilizes all the information in observed data which contributes to its essential operational characteristics.
Jiacheng Xiao +3 more
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Trade‐offs in avian parental care: a review of theory and meta‐analysis of brood size manipulations
Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 5, Page 2337-2358, October 2026.ABSTRACT The selective forces shaping parental care have been studied for over 50 years. While theoretical and experimental work has yielded qualitative progress, the large body of empirical work testing predictions about parental investment based on life‐history trade‐offs has yet to be synthesized.
Rebekah A. McKinnon +4 more
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Maori preservice primary teachers’ responses to mathematics investigations [PDF]
, 2006 There has been concern for some years about the low mathematics achievement of Maori students in New Zealand. This case study reports on the responses of 18 Maori preservice teachers to investigative approaches to learning mathematics during their ...
Hāwera, Ngārewa
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Journal of the Institute of Actuaries and Assurance Magazine, 1875 It may perhaps be thought by some persons, that the subject upon which I am to address you tonight, is one that requires no urging on your attention. It is admitted on all hands, I may be told, that a good actuary must necessarily go through a course of mathematical training, and nothing further need be said upon the point.
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