Aspects of Uncertainty: A Tribute to D. V. Lindley (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)

"The biographical opening chapter of this book describes the impact that Dennis Lindley has made on the statistical and decision science communities, an impact that is reflected in the many contributions which follow. Friends and colleagues have contributed previously unpublished papers to show their respect and admiration for his influence in a number of areas of research." "Throughout his career Dennis Lindley has insisted on thinking things through from first principles and on basing developments on firm, logical foundations. Although his fundamental contributions to Bayesian statistics and decision theory are universally recognised, it is less well known that he arrived at the Bayesian position as a result of seeking to establish a rigorous axiomatic justification for classical statistical procedures." "There is no doubt that Dennis Lindley's influence will continue for many years, making this book essential reading for all those interested in Bayesian statistics and decision theory, whether practitioners or researchers."--BOOK JACKET The material contained in this book forms a coherent and focused survey of the most recent research in Bayesian statistics and decision theory. The contributing authors, whose previously unpublished papers are featured in this volume, are at the leading edge of this rapidly expanding and topical subject, making this book essential reading for all those interested in Bayesian statistics and decision theory, whether practitioners or researchers. This volume contains a series of essays and research papers on Bayesian statistics and decision theory.