Paradoxes in Probability Theory

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Eckhardt, William (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy,
• Θέματα: Statistics.; Logic.; Philosophy and science.; Probabilities.; Statistical Theory and Methods.; Philosophy of Science.; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes.

Paradoxes provide a vehicle for exposing misinterpretations and misapplications of accepted principles. This book discusses seven paradoxes surrounding probability theory.  Some remain the focus of controversy; others have allegedly been solved, however the accepted solutions are demonstrably incorr...