ETC2560 · Monash University
Statistical modelling for actuarial studies
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit aims to provide an introduction of several important mathematical and statistical techniques that are of particular relevance to actuarial work. It covers the topics of exploratory data analysis, linear regression, generalised linear models, Bayesian statistics, and credibility theory, with a focus on their use in actuarial and insurance problems.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| 2 - Written | Written | 20% |
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 60% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |