ProjectSelectorInterface- Dir. Willow Angelette MA, MS. 

  

Theory T1:   A train.

Hypothesis P:

If I mostly experience Train, it is a train.

Evidentially supported by:

1. Approaching left I see a light X,
2. Up from road I feel a rumble Y,
3. Through the air I hear a honk z.

  

Theory T2:  A Car

Hypothesis   Q:

If I mostly experience Car, it's a car.

Evidentially Supported by:

1. Through the air I hear a honk Z.

 The network accepts Theory T1 hypothesis P that has more Neurons linking with observational data links. 

Since there are more observations linking hypothesis P, the network accepts P and rejects Q. the competitor.

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We can express this choice in terms of a well accepted Methodological Principle. 

Scientific Value

• Prefer Theories With Greater Eplanatory Power.
• When faced with theory choices, choose the theory that is explains the most phenomena. 

Neurological Analog

• Neurons that Wire Together Fire Together.
• The greater the stimulus input to sensory neurons the greater the activation passed to higher level nural bundles.
• This process focuses attention and influences both learning and decision making.