Bovens, Luc and Hartmann, Stephan (2000) Bayesian Networks and the Problem of Unreliable Instruments. [Preprint]

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We appeal to the theory of Bayesian Networks to model different strategies for obtaining confirmation for a hypothesis from experimental test results provided by less than fully reliable instruments. In particular, we consider (i) repeated measurements of a single testable consequence of the hypothesis, (ii) measurements of multiple testable consequences of the hypothesis, (iii) theoretical support for the reliability of the instrument, and (iv) calibration procedures. We evaluate these strategies on their relative merits under idealized conditions and show some surprising repercussions on the variety-of-evidence thesis and the Duhem-Quine thesis.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Bovens, Luc Hartmann, Stephan s.hartmann@lmu.de 0000-0001-8676-2177
Keywords:	Confirmation theory, Bayesian Networks, Duhem-Quine thesis,variety-of-evidence thesis
Subjects:	General Issues > Confirmation/Induction
Depositing User:	Stephan Hartmann
Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2001
Last Modified:	12 Jul 2024 17:58
Item ID:	95
Subjects:	General Issues > Confirmation/Induction
Date:	2000
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/95

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