Bayesian

[bey-zee-uhn, -zhuhn]

adjective

Statistics.

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

Bayesian

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bayesian¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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Italian officials said the luxury yacht - known as the Bayesian - would be held up by a crane for a series of inspections requested by the public prosecutor's office.

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By thinking like a Bayesian, I recognize that a normal EKG lowers the probability of heart attack, but not to zero.

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The Bayesian sank near the town of Portofino on 19 August of last year during freak weather, with reports of water spouts.

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Work to move the Bayesian into an upright position and lift it to the surface was scheduled to begin later this month - subject to suitable weather and sea conditions.

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