sunrise problem

proper noun

The difficulty of using statistical probability to evaluate the plausibility of a statement such as "the sun will rise tomorrow" based only on prior observations.

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Meanings

proper nounthe sunrise problem
  1. human sciencesThe difficulty of using statistical probability to evaluate the plausibility of a statement such as "the sun will rise tomorrow" based only on prior observations.
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