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Probability

Methods and measurement

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  • © 1988
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Authors:
  1. Anthony O’Hagan

    1. University of Warwick, UK

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Probability and its laws

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    Pages 1-20
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  3. Probability measurements

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    Pages 21-44
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  4. Bayes’ theorem

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    Pages 45-61
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  5. Trials and deals

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    Pages 62-92
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  6. Random variables

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    Pages 93-131
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  7. Distribution theory

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    Pages 132-156
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  8. Continuous distributions

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    Pages 157-203
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  9. Frequencies

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    Pages 204-226
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  10. Statistical models

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    Pages 227-262
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  11. Back Matter

    Pages 263-291
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About this book

This book is an elementary and practical introduction to probability theory. It differs from other introductory texts in two important respects. First, the per­ sonal (or subjective) view of probability is adopted throughout. Second, emphasis is placed on how values are assigned to probabilities in practice, i.e. the measurement of probabilities. The personal approach to probability is in many ways more natural than other current formulations, and can also provide a broader view of the subject. It thus has a unifying effect. It has also assumed great importance recently because of the growth of Bayesian Statistics. Personal probability is essential for modern Bayesian methods, and it can be difficult for students who have learnt a different view of probability to adapt to Bayesian thinking. This book has been produced in response to that difficulty, to present a thorough introduction to probability from scratch, and entirely in the personal framework.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Warwick, UK

    Anthony O’Hagan

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Probability

  • Book Subtitle: Methods and measurement

  • Authors: Anthony O’Hagan

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1211-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: A. O’Hagan 1988

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-7038-6Published: 13 November 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-1211-3Published: 01 December 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 291

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary

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