Evidence and Credibility: Full Bayesian Significance Test for Precise Hypotheses

Abstract: A Bayesian measure of evidence for precise hypotheses is presented. The intention is to give a Bayesian alternative to significance tests or, equivalently, to p-values. In fact, a set is defined in the parameter space and the posterior probability, its credibility, is evaluated. This set i...

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Main Authors: Julio Michael Stern, Carlos Alberto de Bragança Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 1999-10-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/1/4/99/