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Applying Perspectival Realism to Frequentist Statistics: The Case of Jerzy Neyman’s Methodology and Philosophy

Kubiak, Adam P. (2021) Applying Perspectival Realism to Frequentist Statistics: The Case of Jerzy Neyman’s Methodology and Philosophy. In: UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

I investigate the extent to which perspectival realism (PR) agrees with frequentist statistical methodology and philosophy, with an emphasis on J. Neyman’s views. Based on the example of the stopping rule problem, I argue that PR can naturally be associated with frequentist statistics. Then I analyse Neyman’s conception of statistical inference to conclude that PR and Neyman’s conception are incongruent, although I indicate some common ground for both. Additionally, I show some inconsistencies in Neyman’s philosophy. I conclude that Neyman’s frequentism weakens the philosophical validity and universality of PR as analysed from the point of view of statistical methodology.


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Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
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Kubiak, Adam P.adampkubiak@gmail.com0000-0001-7178-3784
Keywords: statistics frequentism realism perspectivism pragmatism
Subjects: General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics
General Issues > Experimentation
Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Depositing User: Adam Kubiak
Date Deposited: 17 Jun 2021 19:11
Last Modified: 17 Jun 2021 19:11
Item ID: 19183
Subjects: General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics
General Issues > Experimentation
Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Date: 16 June 2021
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/19183

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