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#1 2015-11-13 14:52:29

MathsIsFun
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Bayes' Theorem

A draft of a new page: Bayes' Theorem

Please look over it for accuracy, etc, before I release it generally,

Also let me know if you can think of improvements


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#2 2015-11-13 15:49:05

Jai Ganesh
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Re: Bayes' Theorem

Hi MathsIsFun,

The topic on page ''Bayes' Theorem' is relevant, apt, and illustrative.

A little more graphics / JavaScript and specimen few would do wonders.

The examples of fire and smoke elucidate this part of the page.

Wonderful work, MathsIsFun!


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#3 2015-11-13 18:11:33

bobbym
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Re: Bayes' Theorem

Hi;

Bayes has always been a bit unclear to me so thanks. I copied the page and made it part of my notes.


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#4 2015-11-13 21:23:03

Bob
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Re: Bayes' Theorem

hi MathsIsFun,

Looks good to me.  Clear explanations.  smile

Bob


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#5 2015-11-14 00:58:10

Agnishom
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Re: Bayes' Theorem

I think the decision tree approach should be presented before directly citing the formula


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#6 2015-11-14 12:02:56

MathsIsFun
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Re: Bayes' Theorem

Thanks everyone!


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