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Title: Probability, Statistics and Truth by Richard Von Mises ISBN: 0-486-24214-5 Publisher: Dover Publications Pub. Date: 01 October, 1981 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Not a bad read, but marketed somewhat unfairly
Comment: I realize that this is a classic text and a 3-star rating is not really appropriate, but I think there's some things someone should know before buying this book that arn't spelled out. First of all, despite its fancy cover, this book is older than Ozzy. In fact, the first edition was put out in 1929 (to be fair, this is mentioned on the cover.) A lot has happened since then, but what really bothers me is how the back cover markets this book as a definitive exposition on probability. In reality, Von Mises is the advocator (inventor?) of a particular concept of probability, the (extreme) "frequentist approach." In his view, *only* sequences in a long series of observations can be modeled by probability. Now Im no expert, but I can tell you that this is extremety of viewpoint is not agreed on my many experts in the field today. If you're interested in the evolution of the theory of probability, then I think this is a fine read. But if you are wanting a thorough and complete introduction to concepts of probability and statistics, this may not be the best place to find it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Rare discussion by a statistician & easy to read
Comment: I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the meaning of statistics. Statistics is based on probability theory, which in turn is dependent on a very specific definition of 'probability'. As such, statistical interpretation should always reflect this definition. This book clarifies the meaning of probability and its impact on statistical reasoning.
It covers the 'grey area' of statistics, too often ignored in university texts.
This book is very easy to read and does not require much exposure to mathematical probability/statistics. The central ideas of the book are applied to 'practical' applications in Physics, which makes it even more interesting.
For the price, it is a great buy!
Rating: 5
Summary: great frequentistic work
Comment: This outstanding presentation of the frequentist interpretation of probability should be read by all seeking an understanding of what a probability really =is=. One need not accept frequentism (and I do not) to profit greatly from this work.
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Title: The Foundations of Statistics by Leonard J. Savage ISBN: 0486623491 Publisher: Dover Publications Pub. Date: 01 June, 1972 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Algebra of Probable Inference by Richard T. Cox ISBN: 080186982X Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon Laplace, Marquis De Laplace, Pierre Simon ISBN: 0486288757 Publisher: Dover Publications Pub. Date: 01 January, 1996 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic by Ian Hacking ISBN: 0521775019 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 02 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Probability Theory: The Logic of Science by E. T. Jaynes, G. Larry Bretthorst ISBN: 0521592712 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
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