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Validation, probability-weighted priors, and information in stochastic forecasts

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  • Tuljapurkar, Shripad
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  • Tuljapurkar, Shripad & Boe, Carl, 1999. "Validation, probability-weighted priors, and information in stochastic forecasts," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 15(3), pages 259-271, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:15:y:1999:i:3:p:259-271
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