The Structural Theory of Probability addresses the interpretation
of probability, often debated in the scientific community. This
problem has been examined for centuries; perhaps no other
mathematical calculation suffuses mankind's efforts at survival as
amply as probability. In the dawn of the 20th century David Hilbert
included the foundations of the probability calculus within the
most vital mathematical problems; Dr. Rocchi's topical and
ever-timely volume proposes a novel, exhaustive solution to this
vibrant issue.
Paolo Rocchi, a versatile IBM scientist, outlines a new
philosophical and mathematical approach inspired by well-tested
software techniques. Through the prism of computer technology he
provides an innovative view on the theory of probability. Dr.
Rocchi discusses in detail the mathematical tools used to clarify
the meaning of probability, integrating with care numerous examples
and case studies. The comprehensiveness and originality of its
mathematical development make this volume an inspiring read for
researchers and students alike.
From a review by the Mathematical Association of America Online:
"[The author's] basis thesis is this: Probability theory from
Pascal to Kolmogorov and onwards has focused on events as sets of
outcomes or results, and probability as a measure attached to these
sets. But this ignores the structure of the processes which lead to
the outcomes, and the author explores how taking into account the
details of the processes would lead to a more fundamental
understanding of the nature of probability. This is an interesting
idea, and the author makes it clear that at present this is a work
in process and not yet a finished product, for hesays that he has
tried to give "an impulse in the right direction" with his theory.
... One hopes that in due course the author will develop his
theories further and present overwhelmingly persuasive examples of
the advantages of his approach." - Ramachandran Bharath
General
| Imprint: |
Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Series in Computer Science |
| Release date: |
2003 |
| First published: |
2003 |
| Authors: |
Paolo Rocchi
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
162 |
| Edition: |
2003 ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-306-47428-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Probability & statistics
|
| LSN: |
0-306-47428-X |
| Barcode: |
9780306474286 |
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