Table of Contents

1. Selected concepts from probability Hans Colonius; 2. Probability, random variables, and selectivity Ehtibar N. Dzhafarov and Janne V. Kujala; 3. Functional equations Che Tat Ng; 4. Knowledge spaces and learning spaces Jean-Paul Doignon and Jean-Claude Falmagne; 5. Network analysis John P. Boyd and William H. Batchelder; 6. Evolutionary game theory J. McKenzie Alexander; 7. Choice, preference, and utility: probabilistic and deterministic representations Anthony A. J. Marley and Michel Regenwetter; 8. Discrete state models of cognition William H. Batchelder; 9. Bayesian hierarchical models Jeffrey N. Rouder, Richard D. Morey and Michael S. Pratte; 10. Model evaluation and selection Jay Myung, Daniel R. Cavagnaro and Mark A. Pitt.

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Shows how foundational mathematical ideas can be employed in the understanding of a variety of psychological phenomena.

About the Author

William H. Batchelder is Professor of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Hans Colonius is Professor of Psychology at Carl V. Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Germany. Ehtibar N. Dzhafarov is Professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University, Indiana. Jay Myung is Professor of Psychology at Ohio State University.

Reviews

'This volume, the first of several, is a welcome effort to systematize the mathematical ideas and foundational issues that characterize modern developments in mathematical psychology. A highly readable resource for anyone interested in theory as it relates to the psychological and cognitive sciences.' Richard C. Atkinson, President Emeritus of the University of California and Professor Emeritus of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, San Diego

'Containing substantial chapters detailing applications of mathematics to a wide range of topics in behavior and cognition, written by leading scholars in the field, and updated to reflect current trends and new developments, the New Handbook is destined to become an essential resource for students and experienced researchers alike.' Philip L. Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Mathematical Psychology

'These two volumes are a valuable contribution to mathematical psychology; partly representing important summaries of special branches, partly pushing the forefront of research towards new horizons. They should be read by all working in special fields, but also by students who are striving for a general point of view. We are looking forward to the third volume.' Reinhard Suck, Journal of Mathematical Psychology