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  2. Bayes' theorem - Wikipedia

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    Bayes' theorem applied to an event space generated by continuous random variables X and Y with known probability distributions. There exists an instance of Bayes' theorem for each point in the domain. In practice, these instances might be parametrized by writing the specified probability densities as a function of x and y.

  3. An Essay Towards Solving a Problem in the Doctrine of Chances

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    The essay includes theorems of conditional probability which form the basis of what is now called Bayes's Theorem, together with a detailed treatment of the problem of setting a prior probability. Bayes supposed a sequence of independent experiments, each having as its outcome either success or failure, the probability of success being some ...

  4. Bayesian statistics - Wikipedia

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    Bayes' theorem describes the conditional probability of an event based on data as well as prior information or beliefs about the event or conditions related to the event. [3] [4] For example, in Bayesian inference, Bayes' theorem can be used to estimate the parameters of a probability distribution or statistical model. Since Bayesian statistics ...

  5. Bayesian programming - Wikipedia

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    Bayesian programming is a formalism and a methodology for having a technique to specify probabilistic models and solve problems when less than the necessary information is available. Edwin T. Jaynes proposed that probability could be considered as an alternative and an extension of logic for rational reasoning with incomplete and uncertain ...

  6. Bayesian inference - Wikipedia

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    Bayesian inference (/ ˈ b eɪ z i ə n / BAY-zee-ən or / ˈ b eɪ ʒ ən / BAY-zhən) [1] is a method of statistical inference in which Bayes' theorem is used to calculate a probability of a hypothesis, given prior evidence, and update it as more information becomes available.

  7. Sunrise problem - Wikipedia

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    The sunrise problem illustrates the difficulty of using probability theory when evaluating the plausibility of statements or beliefs. According to the Bayesian interpretation of probability , probability theory can be used to evaluate the plausibility of the statement, "The sun will rise tomorrow."

  8. Foundations of statistics - Wikipedia

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    A classical frequency distribution provides information about the probability of the observed data. By applying Bayes' theorem, a more abstract concept is introduced, which involves estimating the probability of a hypothesis (associated with a theory) given the data. This concept, formerly referred to as "inverse probability," is realized ...

  9. Bayesian probability - Wikipedia

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    Bayesian probability (/ ˈ b eɪ z i ə n / BAY-zee-ən or / ˈ b eɪ ʒ ən / BAY-zhən) [1] is an interpretation of the concept of probability, in which, instead of frequency or propensity of some phenomenon, probability is interpreted as reasonable expectation [2] representing a state of knowledge [3] or as quantification of a personal belief.