An expectation transformer approach to predicate abstraction and data independence for probabilistic programs

In this paper we revisit the well-known technique of predicate abstraction to characterise performance attributes of system models incorporating probability. We recast the theory using expectation transformers, and identify transformer properties which correspond to abstractions that yield neverthel...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ukachukwu Ndukwu, Annabelle McIver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Publishing Association 2010-06-01
Series:Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science
Online Access:http://arxiv.org/pdf/1006.5102v1