Explanation, subjunctives and statistical theories

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science 3 (1):80-96 (1988)
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(1988). Explanation, subjunctives and statistical theories. International Studies in the Philosophy of Science: Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 80-96. doi: 10.1080/02698598808573326

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