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I would like to announce a new book on Bayesian networks.
Bayesian Networks and Decision Graphs
Finn V. Jensen
The book emphasizes the two-sided strengths of graphical models: on one side
a precise language for inter-personal communication and human interacted
modeling and on the other side a high level programming language for
uniquely specifying computational tasks. Part I gives a thorough
introduction to Bayesian networks as well as decision trees and influence
diagrams, and through examples and exercises, the reader is instructed in
building graphical models from domain knowledge. This part is
self-contained, and it does not require other background than standard
secondary school mathematics. Part II is devoted to the
presentation of algorithms and complexity issues. This part is also
self-contained, but it assumes that the reader is familiar with working
with texts in the mathematical language. The book also:
· Provides a well-founded practical introduction to Bayesian networks,
decision trees and influence diagrams
· Gives several examples and exercises exploiting computer systems for
Bayesian networks and influence diagrams
· Gives practical advise on constructing Bayesian networks and influence
diagrams from domain knowledge
· Embeds decision making into the framework of Bayesian networks
· Presents in detail the currently most efficient algorithms for probability
updating in Bayesian networks
· Discusses a wide range of analysis tools and models requests together with
algorithms for calculation of responses
· Gives a detailed presentation of the currently most efficient algorithm
for solving influence diagrams
>From a prepublication review:
"The book addresses readers in both academia and industry who want to learn
enough theory and technology to be able to build probabilistic expert
systems. Dr. Jensen is a key player in the field of Bayesian networks, who
has made significant contributions to both the theory and the practice of
the field of probabilistic expert systems. This book is another sample of
the high quality of his writing. " (Marek J. Druzdzel, University of
Pittsburgh)
2001. Cloth. 282 pp. 0-387-95259-5.
For ordering information, go to:
http://www.springer-ny.com/detail.tpl?cart=1001952970204037&isbn=0387952594
John Kimmel
Executive Editor
Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.
E-mail: jkimmel@springer-ny.com
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