Bayesian reasoning in science

Bayesian scientific reasoning has a sound foundation in logic and provides a unified approach to the evaluation of deterministic and statistical theories, unlike its main rivals. Thomas Bayes' mathematical theory of probability and chance is addressed.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1991-04, Vol.350 (6317), p.371-374
Main Authors: Howson, Colin, Urbach, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bayes, Thomas
Cognition & reasoning
Mathematics
Probability
Science
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Summary:Bayesian scientific reasoning has a sound foundation in logic and provides a unified approach to the evaluation of deterministic and statistical theories, unlike its main rivals. Thomas Bayes' mathematical theory of probability and chance is addressed.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/350371a0