Bayesians Versus Frequentists

A Philosophical Debate on Statistical Reasoning

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, History, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
Cover of the book Bayesians Versus Frequentists by Jordi Vallverdú, Springer Berlin Heidelberg
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jordi Vallverdú ISBN: 9783662486382
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Publication: November 6, 2015
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Jordi Vallverdú
ISBN: 9783662486382
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication: November 6, 2015
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book analyzes the origins of statistical thinking as well as its related philosophical questions, such as causality, determinism or chance. Bayesian and frequentist approaches are subjected to a historical, cognitive and epistemological analysis, making it possible to not only compare the two competing theories, but to also find a potential solution. The work pursues a naturalistic approach, proceeding from the existence of numerosity in natural environments to the existence of contemporary formulas and methodologies to heuristic pragmatism, a concept introduced in the book’s final section. This monograph will be of interest to philosophers and historians of science and students in related fields. Despite the mathematical nature of the topic, no statistical background is required, making the book a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of statistics and human cognition.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book analyzes the origins of statistical thinking as well as its related philosophical questions, such as causality, determinism or chance. Bayesian and frequentist approaches are subjected to a historical, cognitive and epistemological analysis, making it possible to not only compare the two competing theories, but to also find a potential solution. The work pursues a naturalistic approach, proceeding from the existence of numerosity in natural environments to the existence of contemporary formulas and methodologies to heuristic pragmatism, a concept introduced in the book’s final section. This monograph will be of interest to philosophers and historians of science and students in related fields. Despite the mathematical nature of the topic, no statistical background is required, making the book a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of statistics and human cognition.

More books from Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Cover of the book Basement Correlation Across the North Atlantic by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Aerospace Robotics by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book German Corporate Governance in International and European Context by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Methods of Hyperthermia Control by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Cancer Detection by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Early Development of the Shoulder Girdle and Sternum in Marsupials (Mammalia: Metatheria) by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Conformal Field Theories and Tensor Categories by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book CSR und Interne Kommunikation by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book MRI Atlas of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Knee by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Abläufe verbessern - Betriebserfolg garantieren by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Myocardial Infarction and Psychosocial Risks by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Industrial Applications by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book The Brain Stem in a Lizard, Varanus exanthematicus by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Challenges and Opportunities in Agrometeorology by Jordi Vallverdú
Cover of the book Integrated Design Engineering by Jordi Vallverdú
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy