Seems like every day you approve of about medical studies being released on various topics. The thing is, when you look into them a scanty, turns out they're all statistical studies of already existing data. The modern 'researcher' doesn't toil in a lab or clinic, they just use a computer to comb through medical and insurance records and other statistical data looking for correlations and patterns. Not that this isn't powerful, but christ, we KNOW smoking is bad for you, do we really need to know it's execute on every single organ and metabolic process in the body ten times over. Bewail, actually I suppose we do, but that kind of research is safe, cheap, and dry-as-dust, it doesn't break any new ground. Is real, clinical research on new theories and ideas that precious? That dangerous? Where will the new discoveries come from if we're not willing to take the risk?
There are still several clinical trials being done. How do you assume we come up with new drugs, surgical methods, and therapies? Literature studies are still influential, because you can look at several studies giving you a very large test group. It also can give a several perspective. All science is done by building on the knowledge we have.
There are still several clinical trials being done. How do you over recall we come up with new drugs, surgical methods, and therapies? Literature studies are still grave, because you can look at several studies giving you a very large test group. It also can give a multifarious perspective. All science is done by building on the knowledge we have.
Troy | Jul 28, 2007
Go to www.clinicaltrials.gov
Those are the studies prevailing on around the world involving patients and different phases of the process.
The statistical studies I believe you are talking about are called meta-data analyses where they compile the data from several smaller studies to bring into being a pseudo large population.
Also go to www.pubmed.com and search for studies you are interested in this will give you fundamental literature references including benchwork and clinical trials.
There is a lot of clinical scrutinization being conducted in America and the World to develop new drugs and devices.
ChrisB | Jul 31, 2007
Which Exam Is Better For Me? Actuary? Treasury? Risk Management Or Statistical?
Nov 20, 2006 by Sandy | Posted in Financial Services
There are lots of excellent exams to take nowadays, but I'm not sure which one will fit me the best. Hope people who are in these professions can give me warning. I am an Economics, 2.2 (just 1 mark below the 2.1 boundary) graduate with 1.5 years working encounter in a data input/administrative role in banks, plus 0.5 year in data delving/reporting role in a security firm. I want to develop my craft in financial services/insurance/accounting/ banking industry. I enjoy doing calculations, data inquiry and reporting. I am a fast learner and inquisitive with a logical mind. I also like to examine into things when necessary and would like a job that may affect some management decision to a beat degree with my knowledge and intelligence. I really want to do an exam that will intimation me to a career I'll enjoy to do in the future. I'm good at mathematics and ratio/entourage analysis in accounting.
Have you rationality about doing an aptitude test? Ask your HR department if they can arrange one for you. I am sure, if you mention them you want to advance your career prospects, they will be delighted to help
Have you brainstorm about doing an aptitude test? Ask your HR department if they can arrange one for you. I am sure, if you acquaint someone with something them you want to advance your career prospects, they will be delighted to help
dawleymouse | Nov 20, 2006
You should quite look into the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst). This helps flex to roles in financial, portfolio, and investment analysis and is beneficial in investment banking. Deals alot with fiscal statement analysis.
The CFA will take anywhere between 2 1/2 to 3 years to complete. It is compromised of 3 tests and each study requires at least 200 hours worth of study. It is alot of toil but very beneficial in the financial industry.
Denise S | Nov 20, 2006
I occupation in Financial Services, and have done for 17 years now... I don't think you'd meet the requirements for the actuarial exams with a 2:2 - sorry - they tend to be super-fair with usually a first or upper 2:1 in maths etc. What about becoming a Business Analyst with an Insurance Attendance? Many insurance companies have what they call a "Business Model Office" aim, which works on how the company fits together to provide services, and analyses what's needed, whether from a dealing risk, financial, IT or any other perspective. They do many of the things you like and are good at. I'm not assured which professional exam (if any) that they do - I think you'd be best off getting in there, and getting travail experience rather than following the professional exam route. Best of fortuity!
Ali C | Nov 20, 2006
Try the Joining of Country treasurers professional exams, takes about two years to get AMCT. very valuable though. You may be better off trying to get an accounting qualification (four years, recommend ACCA or ACA for you purposes) the doing the dissipated track ACT exams (one exam sitting).
Not sure about CFA in the UK, but worth researching..
BYT77 | Nov 28, 2006
Risk Premiums?
Apr 11, 2008 by Sana | Posted in Insurance
You have a $1,000,000 usefulness of equipment at this job site and wish to minimize your risk of direct characteristic damage by taking out an insurance policy. The insurance company provides you with its statistical data as shown below:
Fount of Damage / Probability% / Amt Of damage%
Total / 0.02 / 100
Medium / 0.08 / 40
Low / 0.10 / 20
No Indemnity / 99.8 / 0
If the insurance company uses expected value to calculate premiums, then how much would you want the premium to be, assuming the insurance company adds on $300 for handing and profit?
But they don't use expected value. It's a weakened question, because you have to evaluate the type of equipment, and the hazard loss types. Is it wood in a go-down merchandise, where you aren't likely to have a partial loss? Or two Cat exacavators, where if you have a theft, it will either be 50% or 100%?
And you can't add "handling and profit" onto it, either.
Low danger property is usually a 5% rate. Higher risk is prosperous to be 10% or even 15% depending on the perils.
But they don't use expected value. It's a damaged question, because you have to evaluate the type of equipment, and the hazard loss types. Is it wood in a produce, where you aren't likely to have a partial loss? Or two Cat exacavators, where if you have a theft, it will either be 50% or 100%?
And you can't add "handling and profit" onto it, either.
Low gamble property is usually a 5% rate. Higher risk is succeeding to be 10% or even 15% depending on the perils.
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There are still several clinical trials being done. How do you assume we come up with new drugs, surgical methods, and therapies? Literature studies are still influential, because you can look at several studies giving you a very large test group. It also can give a several perspective. All science is done by building on the knowledge we have.
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