Probabilistic Risk Analysis: Foundations and Methods (Hardcover)

Tim Bedford

ISBN 10: 0521773202 / ISBN 13: 9780521773201

Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2001

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Hardcover. Probabilistic risk analysis aims to quantify the risk caused by high technology installations in situations where classical statistical analysis is difficult or impossible. This book discusses the fundamental notion of uncertainty, its relationship with probability, and the limits to the quantification of uncertainty. Drawing on extensive experience in the theory and applications of risk analysis, the authors focus on the conceptual and mathematical foundations underlying the quantification, interpretation and management of risk. They cover standard topics as well as important new subjects such as the use of expert judgment and uncertainty propagation. Probabilistic risk analysis aims to quantify the risk caused by high technology installations in situations where classical statistical analysis is difficult or impossible. This book discusses the fundamental notion of uncertainty, its relationship with probability, and the limits to the quantification of uncertainty. Drawing on extensive experience in the theory and applications of risk analysis, the authors focus on the conceptual and mathematical foundations underlying the quantification, interpretation and management of risk. They cover standard topics as well as important new subjects such as the use of expert judgment and uncertainty propagation. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780521773201

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Titolo: Probabilistic Risk Analysis: Foundations and...

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Data di pubblicazione: 2001

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: new

Edizione: prima edizione

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Riassunto:

A graduate level textbook on probabilistic risk analysis, aimed at statisticians, operations researchers and engineers.

Recensione:

'This is a valuable reference book ... devoid of unnecessary repetition of what has been written earlier by other authors. The book is fresh, neat and comprehensive. I highly recommend it.' Igor Kozine, Risk Decision and Policy

'The presentation is to the point, clear and perfectly highlighted through well chosen practical examples and exercises ... I for one learned a lot from reading this book and whole-heartedly recommend it for its intended readership.' P. A. L. Embrechts, Short Book Reviews

'... a text of enormous coverage.' The Mathematical Gazette