Logic of Statistical Inference

by Ian Hacking

Overview

This book is a philosophical study of the basic principles of statistical reasoning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521290593
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/25/1976
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ian Hacking is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He has published extensively on logic, philosophy of science, philosophy of maths and metaphysics. His most recent publications include Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At All? (Cambridge, 2014), Scientific Reason (2009) and Exercises in Analysis (Cambridge, 2009).

Table of Contents

Preface to this edition Jan-Willem Romeijn; 1. Long run frequencies; 2. The chance set-up; 3. Support; 4. The long run; 5. The law of likelihood; 6. Statistical tests; 7. Theories of testing; 8. Random sampling; 9. The fiducial argument; 10. Estimation; 11. Point estimation; 12. Bayes' theory; 13. The subjective theory.