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The value of Bayesian statistics for assessing credible evidence of animal sentience: commentary on Birch on Precautionary principle

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posted on 2023-06-09, 11:28 authored by Anil SethAnil Seth, Zoltan DienesZoltan Dienes
Determining what constitutes practically relevant, statistically significant evidence for animal sentience, under the precautionary principle, could be enhanced through Bayesian statistics. A Bayesian approach allows incorporation of multiple evidence sources through prior probabilities, the tracking of changing evidence across time, and a principled means of adjusting evidentiary bars via Bayes factors.

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  • Published

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Journal

Animal Sentience

ISSN

2377-7478

Publisher

Humane Society of the United States

Issue

22

Volume

16

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  • Psychology Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-01-10

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-01-09

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