The Likelihood Principle and MML Estimators
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The minimum message length (MML) family of estimators are discrete Bayesian point estimators which violate the Likelihood Principle. The nature of the breach is examined and examples are given. MML proponents have claimed that the violation is anìnnocent' one. This claim is examined.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007