Catastrophe Theory
Implications for Probability
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2801496 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John W Murphy (0000-0003-1479-6823, University of Miami, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 143-148 |
| Publication date | 1991-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Economics and Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9246 • E-ISSN: 1536-7150 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1991.tb03320.x |
| OpenAlex | W2073927990 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 5 |
The work of Rene Thom relating to catastrophe theory has influenced probability theory Since so much of the research conducted by social scientists depends on calculating the probability that events will occur, an introduction to catastrophe theory is needed By discussing the social implications of the position outlined by Thom, social scientists will better understand the difficulties associated with generating probability statements
Catastrophe theory · Epistemology · Mathematical economics · Probability and statistics · Probability theory · Sociology · Statistics · Complex Systems and Decision Making · Engineering · Mathematics · Philosophy
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,06 |
| Citation span | 1991 - 2014 (24) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |