{"product_id":"risk-analysis-terje-aven-9780470517369","title":"Risk Analysis","description":"Everyday 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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Terje Aven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470517360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470517369\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Terje Aven","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119729504511,"sku":"9780470517369","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c69911c0-a4ea-4119-9590-92ecf32f8bca.jpg?v=1687410660","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/risk-analysis-terje-aven-9780470517369","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}