Likelihood

Edwards, A. W. F.

ISBN 10: 0521082994 / ISBN 13: 9780521082990

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1972

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR009461957

Synopsis:

Dr Edwards' stimulating and provocative book advances the thesis that the appropriate axiomatic basis for inductive inference is not that of probability, with its addition axiom, but rather likelihood - the concept introduced by Fisher as a measure of relative support amongst different hypotheses. Starting from the simplest considerations and assuming no more than a modest acquaintance with probability theory, the author sets out to reconstruct nothing less than a consistent theory of statistical inference in science.

Review: ' ... a cogent and clear argument in favour of likelihood as a basis for statistics.' Operations Research

'The book is extremely clearly and well written. It contains a wealth of interesting and practical examples drawn from various fields of science. A general book on this topic at this level was long overclue, and having appeared it will be hard to beat.' Mathematical Reviews

Bibliographic Details

Title: Likelihood
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Fair