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Science and Reason

By: Henry E. Kyburg Jr.

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In this work Henry Kyburg presents his views on a wide range of philosophical problems associated with the study and practice of science and mathematics. The main structure of the book consists of a presentation of Kyburg's notions of epistemic probability and its use in the scientific enterprise i.e., the effort to modify previously adopted beliefs in the light of experience. Intended for cognitive scientists and people in artificial intelligence as well as for technically oriented philosophers, the book also provides a general overview of the philosophy of science for the non-philosopher by one of the leading authorities in the field.

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Oxford University Press

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0195362748

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9780195362749

The Logical Foundations of Statistical Inference

By: Henry E. Kyburg Jr.

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The Logical Foundations of Statistical Inference

By: Henry E. Kyburg Jr.

Everyone knows it is easy to lie with statistics. It is important then to be able to tell a statistical lie from a valid statistical inference. It is a relatively widely accepted commonplace that our scientific knowledge is not certain and incorrigible, but merely probable, subject to refinement, modifi cation, and even overthrow. The rankest beginner at a gambling table understands that his decisions must be based on mathematical ex pectations - that is, on utilities weighted by probabilities. It is widely held that the same principles apply almost all the time in the game of life. If we turn to philosophers, or to mathematical statisticians, or to probability theorists for criteria of validity in statistical inference, for the general principles that distinguish well grounded from ill grounded generalizations and laws, or for the interpretation of that probability we must, like the gambler, take as our guide in life, we find disagreement, confusion, and frustration. We might be prepared to find disagreements on a philosophical and theoretical level (although we do not find them in the case of deductive logic) but we do not expect, and we may be surprised to find, that these theoretical disagreements lead to differences in the conclusions that are regarded as 'acceptable' in the practice of science and public affairs, and in the conduct of business.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9401021759

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9789401021753

Uncertain Inference

By: Henry Ely Kyburg,Choh Man Teng

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Uncertain Inference

By: Henry Ely Kyburg,Choh Man Teng

This book presents a clear exposition of the approaches to the problem of uncertain inference.

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318

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Cambridge University Press

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0521001013

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9780521001014

Theory and Measurement

By: Henry Ely Kyburg

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Theory and Measurement

By: Henry Ely Kyburg

Henry Kyburg Jr proposes here an original, carefully worked out theory of the foundations of measurement, to show how quantities can be defined, why certain mathematical structures are appropriate to them and what meaning attaches to the results generated. Crucial to his approach is the notion of error.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521248787

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9780521248785

Science & Reason

By: Henry Ely Kyburg

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Science & Reason

By: Henry Ely Kyburg

The author sets forth his views on a wide range of philosophical problems associated with the study and practice of science and mathematics, and gives a general overview of the philosophy of science. The text is aimed primarily at cognitive scientists and those working in artificial intelligence.

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0199853037

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Science and Reason

Science and Reason

The Logical Foundations of Statistical Inference

The Logical Foundations of Statistical Inference

Uncertain Inference

Uncertain Inference

Theory and Measurement

Theory and Measurement

Science & Reason

Science & Reason

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