MATH4681 (Probability and Risks) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Reviews main probability and statistics concepts from the point of view of decision risks in actuarial and biomedical contexts, including applications of normal approximation for evaluating statistical risks. Also examines new topics, such as distribution of extreme values and nonparametric statistics with examples. May be especially useful for students preparing for the first actuarial exam on probability and statistics.
Data updated October 2026.