Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Bayesian Decision Theory

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: van Oijen, Marcel, autor (autor), Brewer, Mark, autor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing 2022.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Springer eBooks.
SpringerBriefs in Statistics,
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:XIII, 114 páginas, 1 ilustraciones
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9783031163333