Subjective Probability: The Real Thing - Softcover

Jeffrey, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521536685 ISBN 13: 9780521536684

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This book offers a concise survey of basic probability theory from a thoroughly subjective point of view whereby probability theory is a mode of judgement. Written by one of the greatest figures in the field of probability theory, the book is both a summation and a synthesis of a lifetime of wrestling with such problems and issues.

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Review:

'All of this is very lucidly presented and very easy and fun to read. There are a lot of extremely interesting examples and a lot of very instructive and entertaining exercises ... I think it is a terrific introduction to the theme of subjective probability and the Bayesian approach to philosophy of science and epistemology that will be of interest to any professional or scientist as well.' Ellery Eells, University of Wisconsin-Madison

'The book offers a concise survey of basic probability theory from a thoroughly subjective point of view whereby probability theory is a mode of judgement. Written by one of the greatest figures in the field of probability theory, the book is both a summation and a syntheses of a lifetime of wrestling with such problems and issues.' Phinews

'... a well written account of basic subjective probability as a tool for decision making under uncertain observations.' Zentralblatt MATH

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521536685
• ISBN 13: 9780521536684
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142