Foundations of Probability with Applications: Selected Papers 1974–1995 (Cambridge Studies in Probability, Induction and Decision Theory)

Suppes, Patrick; Zanotti, Mario

ISBN 10: 0521430127 / ISBN 13: 9780521430128

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Foundations of Probability with Applications: Selected Papers 1974?1995 (Cambridge Studies in Probability, Induction and Decision Theory)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521430127
• ISBN 13: 9780521430128
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This is an important collection of essays on dealing with the foundations of probability that will be of value to philosophers of science, mathematicians, statisticians, psychologists and educationalists. The collection falls into three parts: Part I comprises five essays on the axiomatic foundations of probability. Part II contains seven articles on probabilistic causality and quantum mechanics, with an emphasis on the existence of hidden variables. The third part consists of a single extended essay applying probabilistic theories of learning to practical questions of education: it incorporates extensive data analysis.

Book Description

Part I comprises five essays on the axiomatic foundations of probability. Part II contains seven articles on probabilistic causality and quantum mechanics. The third part consists of a single extended essay applying probabilistic theories of learning to practical questions of education.