Interpreting Probability Controversies and Developments in the Early Twentieth Century

Probability can be a numerical ratio; or, in the Bayesian sense, a degree of belief.This book is about these two types of probability and investigates how Bayesianism was discredited during the 1920s and 1930s. By examining a dispute between two Brisith scientists, the author argues that a choice between the two interpretations depends on the experiences of the individuals involved.The book should be of interest to scholars interested in statistics and probability theories and to general readers with an interest in the history, sociology and philosophy of science.Howie, David is the author of 'Interpreting Probability Controversies and Developments in the Early Twentieth Century', published 2008 under ISBN 9780521037549 and ISBN 0521037549.