This monograph poses a series of key problems of evidential reasoning and argumentation. It then offers solutions achieved by applying recently developed computational models of argumentation made available in artificial intelligence. Each problem is posed in such a way that the solution is easily understood. The book progresses from confronting these problems and offering solu...(展开全部)

In this important new work, Haack develops an original theory of empirical evidence or justification, and argues its appropriateness to the goals of inquiry. In so doing, Haack provides detailed critical case studies of Lewisa s foundationalism; Davidsona s and Bonjoura s coherentism; Poppera s a epistemology without a knowing subjecta ; Quinea s naturalism; Goldmana s reliabil...(展开全部)

Howard S. Becker is a master of his discipline. His reputation as a teacher, as well as a sociologist, is supported by his best-selling quartet of sociological guidebooks: Writing for Social Scientists, Tricks of the Trade, Telling About Society, and What About Mozart? What About Murder? It turns out that the master sociologist has yet one more trick up his sleeve—a fifth guide...(展开全部)

Howard S. Becker is a master of his discipline. His reputation as a teacher, as well as a sociologist, is supported by his best-selling quartet of sociological guidebooks: Writing for Social Scientists, Tricks of the Trade, Telling About Society, and What About Mozart? What About Murder? It turns out that the master sociologist has yet one more trick up his sleeve—a fifth guide...(展开全部)

Howard S. Becker is a master of his discipline. His reputation as a teacher, as well as a sociologist, is supported by his best-selling quartet of sociological guidebooks: Writing for Social Scientists, Tricks of the Trade, Telling About Society, and What About Mozart? What About Murder? It turns out that the master sociologist has yet one more trick up his sleeve—a fifth guide...(展开全部)

Howard S. Becker is a master of his discipline. His reputation as a teacher, as well as a sociologist, is supported by his best-selling quartet of sociological guidebooks: Writing for Social Scientists, Tricks of the Trade, Telling About Society, and What About Mozart? What About Murder? It turns out that the master sociologist has yet one more trick up his sleeve—a fifth guide...(展开全部)

Review "...explains how an empirical economist approaches the task of constructing a model and how economic models and forecasts can be evaluated." Journal of Economic Literature "Granger wants to tell the world something about model assessment, a topic that he believes has not gotten the attention it deserves. In doing so, he gives us a short book that is easy to read and acce...(展开全部)

With all of the changes in communications, technology, and trading styles, a thorough and comprehensive working knowledge of how to properly design and test strategies has never been more important than it has become in today’s extremely competitive markets. That’s why Robert Pardo has created The Evaluation and Optimization of Trading Strategies, Second Edition . For anyone p...(展开全部)

Review "...explains how an empirical economist approaches the task of constructing a model and how economic models and forecasts can be evaluated." Journal of Economic Literature "Granger wants to tell the world something about model assessment, a topic that he believes has not gotten the attention it deserves. In doing so, he gives us a short book that is easy to read and acce...(展开全部)

With all of the changes in communications, technology, and trading styles, a thorough and comprehensive working knowledge of how to properly design and test strategies has never been more important than it has become in today’s extremely competitive markets. That’s why Robert Pardo has created The Evaluation and Optimization of Trading Strategies, Second Edition . For anyone p...(展开全部)