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Causal Inference with Bayesian Networks
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This chapter focuses on probabilistic inference in Bayesian networks through the use of join tree clustering. It expands on the content covered in Chapter 6 regarding probabilistic inference in Bayesian networks.
You learned about three of the most common inference tasks in Bayesian and Markov networks: updating beliefs, computing the maximum a posteriori (MAP) hypothesis, and calculating the most probable explanation (MPE).
You also learned about the message-passing belief propagation algorithm for conducting inference with join trees. This was demonstrated using a case study on circuit fault diagnosis, which exemplifies non-monotonic reasoning, where hypotheses can be retracted or revised as new data are obtained.
The knowledge and experience you gained in this chapter equip you with the skills necessary to develop applications for inference tasks across various fields for handling uncertainty and updating beliefs based on new evidence.
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