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length, but intervals of different lengths will occur with different statistical
probabilities. Specifically, if the mean time interval between successive
scintillations is s seconds, then the probability for two successive scintillations to
be separated by ...
length, but intervals of different lengths will occur with different statistical
probabilities. Specifically, if the mean time interval between successive
scintillations is s seconds, then the probability for two successive scintillations to
be separated by ...
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The function of the words 'it is practically certain that' is clear : they indicate that
the logical connection between statistical probability statements and the
empirical frequency statements associated with them is inductive rather than
deductive.
The function of the words 'it is practically certain that' is clear : they indicate that
the logical connection between statistical probability statements and the
empirical frequency statements associated with them is inductive rather than
deductive.
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A proffered explanation of Jones's recovery based on the information that Jones
had a streptococcal infection and was treated with penicillin, and that the
statistical probability for recovery in such cases is very high is unacceptable if K
includes ...
A proffered explanation of Jones's recovery based on the information that Jones
had a streptococcal infection and was treated with penicillin, and that the
statistical probability for recovery in such cases is very high is unacceptable if K
includes ...
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Contents
Studies in the Logic of Confirmation | 3 |
Postscript 1964 on Confirmation | 47 |
Inductive Inconsistencies | 53 |
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