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9780470060308: Bayesian Networks: A Practical Guide to Applications
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ISBN 10 : 0470060301 ISBN 13 : 9780470060308
Editeur : Wiley, 2008

Synopsis

Bayesian Networks, the result of the convergence of artificial intelligence with statistics, are growing in popularity. Their versatility and modelling power is now employed across a variety of fields for the purposes of analysis, simulation, prediction and diagnosis.

This book provides a general introduction to Bayesian networks, defining and illustrating the basic concepts with pedagogical examples and twenty real-life case studies drawn from a range of fields including medicine, computing, natural sciences and engineering.

Designed to help analysts, engineers, scientists and professionals taking part in complex decision processes to successfully implement Bayesian networks, this book equips readers with proven methods to generate, calibrate, evaluate and validate Bayesian networks.

The book:

  • Provides the tools to overcome common practical challenges such as the treatment of missing input data, interaction with experts and decision makers, determination of the optimal granularity and size of the model.
  • Highlights the strengths of Bayesian networks whilst also presenting a discussion of their limitations.
  • Compares Bayesian networks with other modelling techniques such as neural networks, fuzzy logic and fault trees.
  • Describes, for ease of comparison, the main features of the major Bayesian network software packages: Netica, Hugin, Elvira and Discoverer, from the point of view of the user.
  • Offers a historical perspective on the subject and analyses future directions for research.

Written by leading experts with practical experience of applying Bayesian networks in finance, banking, medicine, robotics, civil engineering, geology, geography, genetics, forensic science, ecology, and industry, the book has much to offer both practitioners and researchers involved in statistical analysis or modelling in any of these fields.

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À propos de l?auteur

Editors

OLIVIER POURRET, Electricité de France

PATRICK NAÏM, ELSEWARE, France

BRUCE MARCOT, USDA Forest Service, Oregon, USA

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Éditeur
Wiley
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0470060301
ISBN 13 
9780470060308
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
446
Éditeur
Pourret Olivier
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible