The analytical solution to the problem of statistical induction

This article is a somewhat personal review of the history and substance of the problem of statistical induction. The main approaches proposed for solving this problem have been examined according to their merits, whit special reference to the analytical solution supported by Carnap. This solution has been re-examined in view of certain results, and is proposed again to the attention of the statisticians.

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