This conference is interdisciplinary and foundationally oriented on the concept of randomness. Randomness from the point of view of various fields, including probability and statistics, computer science, psychology, philosophy, and mathematics will be discussed. Invited speakers include M. Blum, L. Blum, P. Diaconis, J. Keller, and B. Scyrms. Randomness is a fundamental concept in several mathematically oriented disciplines, lies at the heart of much research, is subject to various interpretations, and is not fully understood.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8722851
Program Officer
Deborah Lockhart
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1988-03-01
Budget End
1989-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$15,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Ohio State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Columbus
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
43210