Relative Belief Inferences from Decision Theory.

Entropy (Basel)

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, MaRS Centre, 661 University Avenue, Suite 510, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada.

Published: September 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Relative belief inferences are derived using Bayes rules or their limiting forms, showcasing a strong statistical foundation.
  • - These inferences remain consistent even when the parameters change, highlighting their robustness.
  • - They are grounded in a direct assessment of statistical evidence, making them effective for data analysis.

Article Abstract

Relative belief inferences are shown to arise as Bayes rules or limiting Bayes rules. These inferences are invariant under reparameterizations and possess a number of optimal properties. In particular, relative belief inferences are based on a direct measure of statistical evidence.

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