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    This study provides a structured method for creating reliable risk indices. It details how to translate probability distributions into understandable risk measures for better decision-making and risk communication.

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    • Quantitative risk assessment
    • Decision science

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    • Societal fascination with risk across disciplines.
    • Risk indices are crucial for communicating and comparing risk levels.
    • Existing methods for risk index construction can be flawed, necessitating a standardized approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a systematic methodology for constructing robust risk indices.
    • To guide analysts through the process of creating effective risk assessment tools.
    • To compare fatality risks in aviation and highway transportation using a novel index.

    Main Methods:

    • Emphasizing probability distributions for risk description.
    • Developing numerical risk measures from probability distributions.
    • Translating risk measures into standardized numerical or categorical indices.

    Main Results:

    • A clear, step-by-step process for risk index creation is presented.
    • The method allows for summarizing complex risk data into manageable measures.
    • A comparative risk index for aviation and highway fatalities was successfully constructed.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method offers a scientifically sound framework for risk index development.
    • Accurate risk measurement and translation are key to effective risk communication.
    • This approach enhances the reliability of risk indices for public and decision-making purposes.