Generating improved belief networks

Details Generating improved belief networks Generating improved belief networks

1994-05-09

1997-12-30

Hafiz, Tahiq R.

395 50, 395 77, G06F 1518

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ABSTRACT:
An improved belief network generator is provided. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a belief network is generated utilizing expert knowledge retrieved from an expert in a given field of expertise and empirical data reflecting observations made in the given field of the expert. In addition to utilizing expert knowledge and empirical data, the belief network generator of the preferred embodiment provides for the use of continuous variables in the generated belief network and missing data in the empirical data.

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