The Nature of Statistical Evidence

摘要

This book seeks to answer the question: "In what sense do statistical methods provide scientific evidence?" (p. ix). To accomplish this task, the book comprises three parts: scientific principles, interpretations of probability, and statistical inference. The author admits that "this book is not a complete discussion of statistical foundations" (p. 4), because his criticisms focus on Bayesian statistics and p values. The intended audience includes students, consultants, and researchers with a solid background in probability and mathematical statistics, experience using statistics in applied problems, and a willingness to question prevailing statistical methodology.