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.
Rights
Copyright © 2003, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Locate the Document
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327868MS1801_1
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8601
Citation Details
Published as: Ritchie, D. (2003). Statistical probability as a metaphor for epistemological probability. Metaphor and Symbol, 18(1), 1-11.
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NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Metaphor and Symbol. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Metaphor and Symbol, 18(1), 1-11.