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== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
'''Score'''. Statistical / Mathematical Concept.
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A '''Score''' is a Statistical / Mathematical Concept that provides a numerical record of ''points'' earned in some scoring process.  
  
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== Context ==
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Scores find widespread application in [[Risk Management]] as they facilitate aggregating and summarizing information about a system, entity or [[Risk]] and communicating such information in a concise manner.
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== Usage ==
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A [[Scorecard]] is a system for compiling a set of [[Partial Score | partial scores]] which may be suitably summed into a final score.
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== Examples ==
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* A [[Rating]] is typically a more coarse grained assessment / aggregation
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* A [[Risk Score]] is a score applied in the assessment of Risk
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* A [[Credit Score]] is a scoring system that aims to assess [[Creditworthiness]]
  
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Latest revision as of 20:02, 11 March 2024

Definition

A Score is a Statistical / Mathematical Concept that provides a numerical record of points earned in some scoring process.

Context

Scores find widespread application in Risk Management as they facilitate aggregating and summarizing information about a system, entity or Risk and communicating such information in a concise manner.

Usage

A Scorecard is a system for compiling a set of partial scores which may be suitably summed into a final score.

Examples