Bayesian

American  

[bey-zee-uhn, -zhuhn] / ˈbeɪ zi ən, -ʒən /

adjective

Statistics.

1. of or relating to statistical methods that regard parameters of a population as random variables having known probability distributions.

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Bayesian British  

/ ˈbeɪzɪən /

adjective

1. (of a theory) presupposing known a priori probabilities which may be subjectively assessed and which can be revised in the light of experience in accordance with Bayes' theorem. A hypothesis is thus confirmed by an experimental observation which is likely given the hypothesis and unlikely without it Compare maximum likelihood

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Etymology

Origin of Bayesian

1960–65; Thomas Bayes (1702–61), English mathematician + -ian

Example Sentences

Sampling precision for Harris online polls is measured using a Bayesian credible interval.

From Science Daily

In a groundbreaking step, researchers at the University of Tokyo applied a type of artificial intelligence known as a Bayesian neural network to study gut bacteria.

From Science Daily

To further improve accuracy, they used Bayesian estimation to reduce noise, similar to sharpening a blurred photograph.

From Science Daily

Mr Lynch and his teenage daughter were among seven passengers and crew who died when the Bayesian was knocked over by sudden extreme winds and sank within minutes.

From BBC

The Bayesian had been anchored off the port of a small fishing village, Porticello, when it sank in the early hours of 19 August last year.

From BBC