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| Probability function: is the function underlying a probability distribution. For dice rolls, e.g. the function that assigns the probability of 1/6 to each possible event. See also probability, probability distribution._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Bas van Fraassen on Probability Function - Dictionary of Arguments
I 164 Probability function/Fraassen: is formally such thing as a mass. We can express it in the form of volume x density. - e.g. prblty changes in time in a manner which is characterized by a constant density. "Flow" of possible states through the region X (in phase space)) is formally like the flow of an incompressible fluid. - ((s) The density does not change). - The distribution is then still even afterwards.) >Probability._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Fr I B. van Fraassen The Scientific Image Oxford 1980 |
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