Paradoxes in Probability Theory

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Eckhardt, William (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
Colección:SpringerBriefs in Philosophy,
Temas:
Statistics .
Science > Philosophy.
Logic.
Probabilities.
Statistical Theory and Methods.
Philosophy of Science.
Probability Theory.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. The Seven Paradoxes
  • Chapter 2. Doomsday!
  • Chapter 3. The Betting Crowd
  • Chapter 4. The Simulation Argument
  • Chapter 5. Newcomb's Problem
  • Chapter 6. The Open Box Game
  • Chapter 7. The Hadron Collider Card Experiment
  • Chapter 8. The Two-Envelopes Problem
  • Chapter 9. Odds and Ends
  • Epilogue. Anthropic Eden.

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