Multiple perspectives on the concept of conditional probability

Authors

  • Manfred Borovcnik Alps Adria University of Klagenfurt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35763/aiem.v1i2.32

Keywords:

Conditional probability, subjective probability, probabilistic thinking, fallacies, paradoxes in probability

Abstract

Conditional probability is a key to the subjectivist theory of probability; however, it plays a subsidiary role in the usual conception of probability where its counterpart, namely independence is of basic importance. The paper investigates these concepts from various perspectives in order to shed light on their multi-faceted character. We will include the mathematical, philosophical, and educational perspectives. Furthermore, we will inspect conditional probability from the corners of competing ideas and solving strategies. For the comprehension of conditional probability, a wider approach is urgently needed to overcome the well-known problems in learning the concepts, which seem nearly unaffected by teaching.

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Published

2012-11-06

How to Cite

Borovcnik, M. (2012). Multiple perspectives on the concept of conditional probability. Advances of Research in Mathematics Education, (2), 5–27. https://doi.org/10.35763/aiem.v1i2.32

Issue

No. 2 (2012)

Section

Artículos

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