Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Bayesian Decision Theory Paperback / softback
by Marcel van Oijen, Mark Brewer
Part of the SpringerBriefs in Statistics series
Paperback / softback
Description
The book shows how risk, defined as the statistical expectation of loss, can be formally decomposed as the product of two terms: hazard probability and system vulnerability.
This requires a specific definition of vulnerability that replaces the many fuzzy definitions abounding in the literature.
The approach is expanded to more complex risk analysis with three components rather than two, and with various definitions of hazard.
Equations are derived to quantify the uncertainty of each risk component and show how the approach relates to Bayesian decision theory.
Intended for statisticians, environmental scientists and risk analysts interested in the theory and application of risk analysis, this book provides precise definitions, new theory, and many examples with full computer code.
The approach is based on straightforward use of probability theory which brings rigour and clarity.
Only a moderate knowledge and understanding of probability theory is expected from the reader.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:114 pages, 1 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 114 p. 1 illus. With online files/update.
- Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG
- Publication Date:24/11/2022
- ISBN:9783031163326
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:114 pages, 1 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 114 p. 1 illus. With online files/update.
- Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG
- Publication Date:24/11/2022
- ISBN:9783031163326
