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The Support Interval.

Authors :
Wagenmakers, Eric-Jan
Gronau, Quentin F.
Dablander, Fabian
Etz, Alexander
Source :
Erkenntnis; Apr2022, Vol. 87 Issue 2, p589-601, 13p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

A frequentist confidence interval can be constructed by inverting a hypothesis test, such that the interval contains only parameter values that would not have been rejected by the test. We show how a similar definition can be employed to construct a Bayesian support interval. Consistent with Carnap's theory of corroboration, the support interval contains only parameter values that receive at least some minimum amount of support from the data. The support interval is not subject to Lindley's paradox and provides an evidence-based perspective on inference that differs from the belief-based perspective that forms the basis of the standard Bayesian credible interval. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
CONFIDENCE intervals

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01650106
Volume :
87
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Erkenntnis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155887844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10670-019-00209-z