On the Graduation of Frequency Distribution [Discussion]

Mr. Carver's very interesting paper begins with the observation that the graduation of frequency distributions is that branch of actuarial and statistical theory which has been most neglected--in America, at least. It is true that the graduation of frequency curves has not been given much study in America; although American actuaries have given very considerable attention to the correlative but more specialized work %f graduation of mortality tables. In our casualty work, so far, we have had little occasion for the use of such graduations, but I believe that in the course of time the occasion for such work is apt to 'develop not infrequently.