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Alternatives to the neoBayesian Theorem, avoiding several of its inconsistencies: The rMPE-Method

Statistics Theory 2007-06-13 v4 Probability Statistics Theory

Abstract

Some drawbacks of the formalism of Bayes Theorem can be avoided by the rMPE-Method, a modification of the cMPE-Method that permits (i): Adding probabilities in spite of non-linearity. (ii): Taking into account extensional evidence and weight-bearing evidence that are mutually dependent, but opposed in their effects. (iii): Arriving at higher probabilities than by Bayes Theorem and (iv): Confirming also hypotheses that imply certain evidence.

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@article{arxiv.math/0501134,
  title  = {Alternatives to the neoBayesian Theorem, avoiding several of its inconsistencies: The rMPE-Method},
  author = {Rainer Gottlob},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0501134},
  year   = {2007}
}

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14 pagwes, 6 figures Replaced for improved clarity and precision