A Methodology for Information Flow Experiments

摘要: Information flow analysis has largely focused on methods that require access to the program in question or total control over an analyzed system. We consider case where analyst neither nor a white-box model of formalize such limited information analyses and study instance it: detecting usage data by websites. reduce these problems ones causal inference proving connection between non-interference causation. Leveraging this connection, we provide systematic black-box methodology based experimental science statistical analysis. Our leads practical advice for web usage, previously normalized area. illustrate concepts with series experiments collecting use