Much has happened in the field of inference and decision making during the past decade or so. This fully updated and revised third edition of Comparative Statistical Inference presents a wide ranging, balanced account of the fundamental issues across the full spectrum of inference and decision making. As in earlier editions, the material is set in a historical context to more powerfully illustrate the ideas and concepts. * Includes fully updated and revised material from the successful second edition * Discusses all recent major developments * Particular attention is given to the nature and importance of basic concepts (probability, utility, likelihood, etc.) * Includes extensive references