Hi Alex,
Can you provide the definition of probability under each way? In other words,
can you explain a little more on each way of defining probability? As it is,
some of them are clear (e.g., Frequentist theory) and others are not clear to
me. Thanks. Siddeek
Alex Yu wrote:
> Probability can be defined in at least five different ways:
>
> 1. Classical Laplacean theory of probability: The prob.is derived from
> the fairness assumption e.g. a fair coin. It is also called
> equiproability.
>
> 2. Frequentist theory: It is developed by von Mises and Reichenbach. Prob.
> is the relative frequency in the long run by limiting observations.
>
> 3. Propensity: It is based upon the physical or the objective property of
> the events.
>
> 4. Logical: developed by Carnap. Prob. is defined like Y logically
> entails X.
>
> 5. Subjective or Bayesian: degree of belief
>
> There is no easy answer to your question. It depends on which point of
> view you chose.
>
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