| Abstract: | In common useage, the word uncertainty may be taken as beingequivalent to doubt, hesitation, or insecurity. All of thesenegative terms are synonyms for uncertainty. Most people preferto believe that their thought processes lead them to make clearand unambiguous decisions. In the legal courtroom, all thingsare considered to be, figuratively speaking, black or white.Indecision or vagueness on the part of witnesses is anathema,and jurors are instructed to be sure they are convinced beyonda reasonable doubt of the guilt or innocence of the accused.But, in the scientific world, |
