Scientific Reasoning: The Bayesian Approach
Colin Howson, Peter Urbach
In this clearly reasoned defense of Bayes's Theorem — that probability can be used to reasonably justify scientific theories — Colin Howson and Peter Urbach examine the way in which scientists appeal to probability arguments, and demonstrate that the classical approach to statistical inference is full of flaws. Arguing the case for the Bayesian method with little more than basic algebra, the authors show that it avoids the difficulties of the classical system. The book also refutes the major criticisms leveled against Bayesian logic, especially that it is too subjective. This newly updated edition of this classic textbook is also suitable for college courses.
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Año:
2005
Edición:
3rd
Editorial:
Open Court
Idioma:
english
Páginas:
470
ISBN 10:
081269578X
ISBN 13:
9780812695786
Archivo:
PDF, 16.10 MB
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english, 2005