Probability
Anthony O' Hagan
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Paperback. Num Pages: 303 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
303
Condition
New
Number of Pages
291
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401070386
SKU
V9789401070386
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99-15
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