Logic of Statistical Inference

Hacking, Ian

ISBN 10: 0521051657 / ISBN 13: 9780521051651

Published by Cambridge [u.a.], Cambridge Univ. Press, 1979

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1. paperback ed., reprinted, IX, 232 S., original Kartonage (Paperback), gelbe und orange Textmarkeranstreichungen plus wenige Kugelschreiber-Anmerkungen und -Unterstreichungen - aber nur bis S. 11, ab Seite 12 textsauber bis auf eine einzige Anstreichung, sonst ein sehr gutes, sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen, ohne Vorbesitzvermerke, ohne Eckknicke etc. Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Logic of Statistical Inference
• Publisher: Cambridge [u.a.], Cambridge Univ. Press
• Publication Date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0521051657
• ISBN 13: 9780521051651
• Binding: Soft cover
• Weight: 400 grams
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  • Naturwissenschaften: Mathematik

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Synopsis

This book is a philosophical study of the basic principles of statistical reasoning. Professor Hacking has sought to discover the simple principles which underlie modern work in mathematical statistics and to test them, both at a philosophical level and in terms of their practical consequences fort statisticians. The ideas of modern logic are used to analyse these principles, and results are presented without the use of unfamiliar symbolism. It begins with a philosophical analysis of a few central concepts and then, using an elementary system of logic, develops most of the standard statistical theory. the analysis provides answers to many disputed questions about how to test statistical hypotheses and about how to estimate quantities in the light of statistical data. One product of the analysis is a sound and consistent rationale for R. A. Fisher's controversial concept of 'fiducial probability'.

Book Description

This book is a philosophical study of the basic principles of statistical reasoning. Professor Hacking has sought to discover the simple principles that underlie modern work in mathematical statistics and to test them, both at a philosophical level and in terms of their practical consequences fort statisticians.