Published In
Metaphor and Symbol
Document Type
Post-Print
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Subjects
Probabilities, Metaphor, Conversation, Communication
Abstract
The metaphor, "epistemological probability is statistical probability" is traced to the origins of probability theory. Related metaphors appear both in everyday discourse about social processes, and in social scientific argumentation, often disguised as literal claims. Gambling provides a familiar vehicle for expressing the uncertainties associated with social interactions, and with social science research. Examples are drawn from reports of research on media effects, from everyday conversations, and from political communication.
DOI
10.1207/S15327868MS1801_1
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8601
Citation Details
Ritchie, L. David, "Statistical Probability as a Metaphor for Epistemological Probability" (2003). Communication Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 15. http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8601
Description
This is the Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Metaphor and Symbol, 2003, Copyright Taylor and Francis, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1207/S15327868MS1801_1 [10.1207/S15327868MS1801_1]