Ampliative inference: on choosing a probability distribution.
Ampliative inference is the choice of a probability distribution on the basis of incomplete information. We consider some psychological and normative questions that arise about this kind of reasoning. The discussion is largely tutorial although a substantive hypothesis is also advanced.
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IDIAP, Valais, Switzerland.
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D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical