5.X.7 - Extension – Bayes’ Theorem for Continuous Random Variables
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What is Bayes' Theorem?
💡 Hint: Think about how we revise our beliefs with new data.
What does $f_A$ represent in continuous Bayes' Theorem?
💡 Hint: It depicts our initial belief before any new evidence.
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What does the conditional density $f_{B|A}$ indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember the context of what happens if A occurs.
True or False: In continuous Bayes' Theorem, $f_B(b)$ is derived from the prior density.
💡 Hint: Consider how we gather overall probabilities.
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You are given a machine learning algorithm's output probabilities for continuous features based on prior data. Derive how you would update the output given new evidence.
💡 Hint: Think about how new data refines the model's predictions.
In an experiment involving temperature fluctuations modeled as a continuous variable, how can you utilize Bayes' Theorem to adapt predictions based on daily measurements?
💡 Hint: Focus on integrating data over time for precise predictions.
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