The Science of Conjecture
James Franklin
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The Science of Conjecture
Published
2015
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
520
ISBN-13
9781421418810
Description
"In The Science of Conjecture, James Franklin examines how judges, witch inquisitors, and juries evaluated evidence; scientists weighed reasons for and against scientific theories; and merchants counted shipwrecks to determine insurance rates. Sometimes this type of reasoning avoided numbers entirely, as in the legal standard of "proof beyond a reasonable doubt"; at other times it involved rough numerical estimates, such as gambling odds or the level of risk in chance events. The Science of Conjecture provides a history of rational methods of dealing with uncertainty."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
The Firm
A Mind to Murder
The Black Swan
Fooled by randomness
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Introductory statistics for the behavioral sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Science of Conjecture?
This edition of The Science of Conjecture has approximately 520 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Science of Conjecture?
For most readers, The Science of Conjecture typically takes between 10h 50m and 7h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 130,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 130,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Science of Conjecture?
The estimated word count for The Science of Conjecture is approximately 130,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Science of Conjecture?
The Science of Conjecture was written by James Franklin.
When was The Science of Conjecture published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.