{"product_id":"risk-analysis-hardcover","title":"Risk Analysis - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerje Aven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday we face decisions that carry an element of risk and uncertainty. The ability to analyze, predict, and prepare for the level of risk entailed by these decisions is, therefore, one of the most constant and vital skills needed for analysts, scientists and managers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRisk analysis can be defined as a systematic use of information to identify hazards, threats and opportunities, as well as their causes and consequences, and then express risk. In order to successfully develop such a systematic use of information, those analyzing the risk need to understand the fundamental concepts of risk analysis and be proficient in a variety of methods and techniques. \u003ci\u003eRisk Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e adopts a practical, predictive approach and guides the reader through a number of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRisk Analysis: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an accessible and concise guide to performing risk analysis in a wide variety of fields, with minimal prior knowledge required.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopts a broad perspective on risk, with focus on predictions and highlighting uncertainties beyond expected values and probabilities, allowing a more flexible approach than traditional statistical analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcknowledges that expected values and probabilities could produce poor predictions - surprises may occur. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes the planning and use of risk analyses, rather than just the risk analysis methods and techniques, including the statistical analysis tools.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures many real-life case studies from a variety of applications and practical industry problems, including areas such as security, business and economy, transport, oil \u0026amp; gas and ICT (Information and Communication Technology).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForms an ideal companion volume to Aven's previous Wiley text \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Risk Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Aven's previous book \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Risk Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e presented and discussed several risk analysis approaches and recommended a predictive approach. This new text expands upon this predictive approach, exploring further the risk analysis principles, concepts, methods and models in an applied format. This book provides a useful and practical guide to decision-making, aimed at professionals within the risk analysis and risk management field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday we face decisions that carry an element of risk and uncertainty. The ability to analyze, predict, and prepare for the level of risk entailed by these decisions is, therefore, one of the most constant and vital skills needed for analysts, scientists and managers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRisk analysis can be defined as a systematic use of information to identify hazards, threats and opportunities, as well as their causes and consequences, and then express risk. In order to successfully develop such a systematic use of information, those analyzing the risk need to understand the fundamental concepts of risk analysis and be proficient in a variety of methods and techniques. \u003ci\u003eRisk Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e adopts a practical, predictive approach and guides the reader through a number of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an accessible and concise guide to performing risk analysis in a wide variety of fields, with minimal prior knowledge required.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopts a broad perspective on risk, with focus on predictions and highlighting uncertainties beyond expected values and probabilities, allowing a more flexible approach than traditional statistical analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcknowledges that expected values and probabilities could produce poor predictions - surprises may occur. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes the planning and use of risk analyses, rather than just the risk analysis methods and techniques, including the statistical analysis tools.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures many real-life case studies from a variety of applications and practical industry problems, including areas such as security, business and economy, transport, oil \u0026amp; gas and ICT (Information and Communication Technology).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForms an ideal companion volume to Aven's previous Wiley text \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Risk Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Aven's previous book \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Risk Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e presented and discussed several risk analysis approaches and recommended a predictive approach. This new text expands upon this predictive approach, exploring further the risk analysis principles, concepts, methods and models in an applied format. This book provides a useful and practical guide to decision-making, aimed at professionals within the risk analysis and risk management field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerje Aven\u003c\/i\u003e is Professor of risk analysis and risk management at the University of Stavanger, and a Principle Researcher at the International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS). Having worked in both industry and academia, he has participated in, and led, many safety and risk related projects, winning several awards for both research and teaching. He has published numerous papers in international journals, and has authored several books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.5 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47200825082105,"sku":"9780470517369","price":158.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/cThocHFYNDZTZkpEYXJkL1VvY3Q3Zz09.webp?v=1767978639","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/risk-analysis-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}