Subjectivity of Scientists and the Bayesian Approach

Subjectivity of Scientists and the Bayesian Approach

Press, S. James; Tanur, Judith M.

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

04/2001

296

Dura

Inglês

9780471396857

15 a 20 dias

This book illustrates scientific methodology through descriptions of how actual scientists "create science. " The authors present a novel point of view, arguing that the popular perception of science as being strictly objective is untrue and that knowledge is often acquired through very personal means.
Preface. Introduction. Selecting the Scientists. Some Well-Known Stories of Extreme Subjectivity. Stories of Famous Scientists. Subjectivity in Science in Modern Times: The Bayesian Approach. Appendix: References by Field of Application for Bayesian Statistical Science. Bibliography. Subject Index. Name Index.
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