Like the scientist trying to solve a mystery of
nature, Holmes first gathered all the evidence he could that was
relevant to his problem. At times, he performed experiments to obtain fresh
data. He then surveyed the total evidence in the light of his vast
knowledge of crime and/or sciences relevant to crime, to arrive at the
most probable hypothesis. Deductions were made…then the theory further
tested against new evidence, revised if need be, until finally the truth
emerged with a probability close to certainty.
- Mathematics and science writer Martin Gardner as quoted in the book A Few Lessons from Sherlock Holmes by Peter Bevelin. Looks like Holmes was a Bayesian!!
- Mathematics and science writer Martin Gardner as quoted in the book A Few Lessons from Sherlock Holmes by Peter Bevelin. Looks like Holmes was a Bayesian!!
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