Interpreting probability: controversies and developments in the early twentieth century
Auteur :
Howie, David
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521037549
Date de publication :
12 juil. 2007
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,1 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
422 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This 2002 book investigates how Bayesianism as one theory of probability was discredited during the 1920s and 1930s by two British scientists and shows how the choice of a certain interpretation of probability depends on the experiences of the individuals involved.