A mathematical model of Churchmanian inquiring systems with special reference to Popper's measures for?The Severity of Tests?

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Theory and Decision 1 (2):155-178 (1970)
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Through the use of Bayesian probability theory and Communication theory, a formal mathematical model of a Churchmanian Dialectical Inquirer is developed. The Dialectical Inquirer is based on Professor C. West Churchman's novel interpretation and application of Hegelian dialectics to decision theory. The result is not only the empirical application of dialectical inquiry but also its empirical (i.e., scientific) investigation. The Dialectical Inquirer is seen as especially suited to problems in strategic policy formation and in decision theory. Finally, specific application of the inquirer is made to Popper's notions for ‘The Test of Severity’ of a scientific theory.

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