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
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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
Imprint | Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Series in Computer Science |
Release date | 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
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 |
Barcode | 9780306474286 |
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LSN | 0-306-47428-X |