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Homogeneity conditions on the statistical relevance model of explanation

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I wish to thank Professor Salmon for his suggestion that the solution to this puzzle should have been apparent.

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Thomas, J. Homogeneity conditions on the statistical relevance model of explanation. Philosophical Studies 36, 101–105 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00354386

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