Bayes Flashcards
1
Q
Bayes theorem is the relation between
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evidence and proofs
2
Q
How many terms has bayes theorem
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three
3
Q
Washing out the priors
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In the face of many strong evidences, priors do not count much
4
Q
Absolute certainty
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Impossible to wash out prior beliefs
5
Q
probability that the elected president is Republican given a tax cut has been enacted ?
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p(Rep I taxcut ) = P(taxcut I Rep) * P(Rep) / P(taxcut)
6
Q
If tom is shy, what is the probability that he is a Math phD student / business school student, given that there is 10 times more students in business schools than is maths phD?
A
P(A\ B) P(B) = P(A\ B) = P(B\ A) P(A)
