Probability Algorithms: Boiling Prediction Down
February 6, 2017
I read “The Algorithms Behind Probabilistic Programming.” Making a somewhat less than familiar topic accessible is a good idea. If you want to get a sense for predictive analytics, why not read a blog post about Bayesian methods with a touch of Markov? The write up pitches a more in depth report about predictive analytics. “The Algorithms Behind…” write up makes it clear to peg prediction on a method which continues to confound some “real” consultants. I like the mentions of Monte Carlo methods and the aforementioned sporty Markov. I did not see a reference to LaPlace. Will you be well on your way to understanding predictive analytics after working through the article from Fast Forward Labs. No, but you will have some useful names to Google. When I read explanations of these methods, I like to reflect on Autonomy’s ground breaking products from the 1990s.
Stephen E Arnold, February 6, 2017
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