A Problem for Confirmation Measure Z

Philosophy of Science 88 (4):726-730 (2021)
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In this article, I present a serious problem for confirmation measure Z.

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A bayesian account of independent evidence with applications.Branden Fitelson - 2001 - Proceedings of the Philosophy of Science Association 2001 (3):S123-.
State of the field: Measuring information and confirmation.Vincenzo Crupi & Katya Tentori - 2014 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 47:81-90.

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