1. Regression and the Normal Distribution -- pt. I. Linear Regression -- 2. Basic Linear Regression -- 3. Multiple Linear Regression -- I -- 4. Multiple Linear Regression -- II -- 5. Variable Selection -- 6. Interpreting Regression Results -- pt. II. Topics in Time Series -- 7. Modeling Trends -- 8. Autocorrelations and Autoregressive Models -- 9. Forecasting and Time Series Models -- 10. Longitudinal and Panel Data Models -- pt. III. Topics in Nonlinear Regression -- 11. Categorical Dependent Variables -- 12. Count Dependent Variables -- 13. Generalized Linear Models -- 14. Survival Models -- 15. Miscellaneous Regression Topics -- pt. IV. Actuarial Applications -- 16. Frequency-Severity Models -- 17. Fat-Tailed Regression Models -- 18. Credibility and Bonus-Malus -- 19. Claims Triangles -- 20. Report Writing: Communicating Data Analysis Results -- 21. Designing Effective Graphs -- Appendix 1. Basic Statistical Inference -- Appendix 2. Matrix Algebra -- Appendix 3. Probability Tables
Summary
This title gives actuarial and finance students a foundation in multiple regression and time series, and discusses advanced statistical topics that are relevant to actuarial and financial practice