Mathematics for Actuarial Students, Part 2, Finite Differences, Probability and Elementary Statistics

Originally published in 1939, this book is the second of a two-volume set on the mathematics required for the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries.

Harry Freeman (Author)

9781316606995, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 April 2016

352 pages
21.7 x 14 x 2.1 cm, 0.5 kg

Originally published in 1939, this book forms the second part of a two-volume series on the mathematics required for the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries, focusing on finite differences, probability and elementary statistics. Miscellaneous examples are included at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in actuarial science and mathematics.

Memorandum
Notation
Author's preface
Part I. Finite Differences: 1. Definitions and fundamental formulae
2. Interpolation with equal intervals
3. Interpolation with unequal intervals
4. Central differences
5. Inverse interpolation
6. Summation
7. Miscellaneous theorems
8. Modern extensions and special devices
9. Approximate integration
Part II. Probability and Elementary Statistics: 10. Probability
11. Elementary statistics
12. Further propositions in statistics
13. Mean value. The application of the calculus to the solution of questions in probability
Miscellaneous examples
Answers to the examples
Index.

Subject Areas: Economic statistics [KCHS]