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Introductory Probability Topics
Discrete Distributions (uniform, binomial, poisson, geometric, etc.)
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Multivariate Distributions (both discrete and continuous)
The Central Limit Theorem and Related Topics
Variable Transformations and Order Statistics
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Actuarial AdvantEDGE Exam P Study Manual
Author: George Barnidge, M.S., F.S.A.
George Barnidge received his B.S in mathematics from Santa Clara University in 2001 and his M.S. in statistics from the University of Washington in 2004. After teaching in the mathematics department at Lindenwood University for three years, he decided to pursue a career as an actuary, passing all five A.S.A. exams and both F.S.A. exams on the first sitting, with an average score of 9.4. As a professor, he developed a strong ability to communicate complex concepts in terms that were accessible to a lay audience. As an actuarial student, he learned study skills that set him apart from his peers, skills that gave him the ability to solve exam problems efficiently and methodically. He has made a conscious effort to incorporate this skill set when writing this manual, making every effort to present each topic in the cleanest and clearest way possible. He currently works for Reinsurance Group of America. He passed Exam P with a 10.Customers can return their manual for a full refund only if the manual is returned in the original, unopened shrink wrap and within 30 days of having been shipped.