5. Bayes’ Theorem
Bayes' Theorem serves as a fundamental tool in probability and statistics, facilitating the updating of hypotheses based on new evidence. It is particularly useful in fields such as signal processing and machine learning, while also bridging deterministic models and probabilistic inference related to partial differential equations (PDEs). The theorem's applications extend to real-world problems, highlighting its importance in decision-making under uncertainty.
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What we have learnt
- Bayes' Theorem allows for updating probabilities based on new information.
- The theorem connects prior knowledge with evidence to yield posterior probabilities.
- Applications of Bayes' Theorem span various fields, including engineering, medical imaging, and machine learning.
Key Concepts
- -- Sample Space
- The set of all possible outcomes in a statistical experiment.
- -- Conditional Probability
- The probability of an event given the occurrence of another event.
- -- Prior Probability
- The initial belief in an event before new evidence is taken into account.
- -- Likelihood
- The probability of the evidence given the potential outcome.
- -- Posterior Probability
- The updated probability of an event after considering new evidence.
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