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Generate Prior Samples

Usage

  • With the current Bayesian network, you can generate Prior Samples.
  • Select Main Menu > Data > Prior Samples > Generate.
  • You can specify M0M_0 by setting the number of Prior Samples.
GeneratePriorSamples
  • BayesiaLab uses the current Bayesian network to compute P0P_0.
  • The Virtual Database icon is in the lower-right corner of the Graph Window, next to the real dataset icon, indicating the presence of a Virtual Database.
  • Right-clicking on the Virtual Database icon displays the network structure, i.e., the prior knowledge, that was used for generating the Virtual Samples.
PrioKnowledgeStructure
  • These Virtual Samples are combined with the observed samples during the learning process.
Prior SamplesEdit