The Mathematics of Survival Models, some examples of parametric survival models. Tabular survival models, estimates from complete and incomplete data samples. Parametric survival models, determining the optimal parameters. Maximum likelihood estimators, derivation and properties. Product limit estimators, Kaplan-Meier and Nelson-Aalen. Practical aspects. [Offered: W] Prereq: ACTSC 331, STAT 330; Actuarial Science majors, Business/Math double degree, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics/Accounting Actuarial Science Option students only
