This thesis explores the feasibility of the application of statistical regression theory to the curve fitting of mortality data. Equations derived from Makeham's first law were used. These include:1x = ksxgcXlog lx=a+hx+bcx color pX = A + BcxThe 1941 CSO and 1958 CSO mortality tables were used for initial study.Extending this work, pure raw mortality data in conjunction with a modified version of the last equation above was employed. Results were quite interesting.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/181840 |
| Date | January 1978 |
| Creators | Ruth, Oscar E. |
| Contributors | Wetterstand, William H. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | vii, 148 leaves : graphs ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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