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Belief propagation

Definition

An algorithm for computing marginal and posterior probabilities in a Bayesian network by passing messages between neighbouring nodes. Exact on tree-structured networks; approximate methods such as loopy belief propagation or Monte Carlo sampling are needed for networks with cycles.

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  • Bayesian Networks for Complex EvidenceAn algorithm for computing marginal and posterior probabilities in a Bayesian network by passing messages between neighbouring nodes. Exact on tree-structured...

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