Empirical Probability, Objective Statistical Methods, and Scientific Inquiry
Published 1 January 1976
Ronald N. Giere
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It seems appropriate for a philosopher, who’s business is analyzing the conceptual discomforts of others, to begin by considering just what a theory of statistics might be.
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Current controversies over the foundations of statistics are both extensive and deep, and are even beginning to affect the everyday operations of working statisticians and scientists.1 In this context it seems appropriate for a philosopher, i.e., one who's business is analyzing the conceptual discomforts of others, to begin by considering just what a theory of statistics might be.
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