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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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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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bumpkin

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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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Bob

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Re: Bayes' Theorem

hi MathsIsFun,

Looks good to me.  Clear explanations. 

Bob

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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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MathsIsFun

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Re: Bayes' Theorem

Thanks everyone!

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