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The Logic of Chance, 3rd Edition

The Logic of Chance, 3rd Edition

by John Venn

This work examines the physical foundations of probability by analyzing the formation and behavior of statistical series. It explores the nature of laws of error, the processes of causation, and the empirical methods required to establish and prove probabilistic data.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1888
Latest release
Oct 9, 2026
Pages
311
Format
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Book type
Textbook
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Table of Contents

  1. Part I. Physical Foundations of the Science of Probability
  2. Part II. Logical Superstructure on the Above Physical Foundations
  3. Part III. Various Applications of the Theory of Probability
  4. On Certain Kinds of Groups or Series as the Foundation of Probability.
  5. Further Discussion upon the Nature of the Series Mentioned in the Last Chapter.
  6. On the Causal Process by which the Groups or Series of Probability are brought about.
  7. ON THE MODES OF ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING THE EXISTENCE AND NUMERICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES OF
  8. The Conception of Randomness and its Scientific Treatment
  9. The Subjective Side of Probability. Measurement of Belief.
  10. The Rules of Inference in Probability
  11. The Rule of Succession
  12. Induction and its Connection with Probability.
  13. Chance as Opposed to Causation and Design
  14. Note on the Proportions of the Sexes.
  15. ON CERTAIN CONSEQUENCES OF THE OBJECTIVE TREATMENT OF A SCIENCE OF INFERENCE
  16. Consequences of the Foregoing Distinctions.
  17. On the Conception and Treatment of Modality
  18. Fallacies
  19. Insurance and Gambling
  20. The Application of Probability to Testimony.
  21. On the Credibility of Extraordinary Stories
  22. The Nature and Use of an Average, and on the Different Kinds of Average
  23. The Theory of the Average as a Means of Approximation to the Truth.