Implementing statistical learning methods through Bayesian networks. Part 1: A guide to Bayesian parameter estimation using forensic science data

Forensic Science International

Volumn 193, Issue 1-3, 2009, Pages 63-71

  Biedermann, A ^a   Taroni, F ^a   Bozza, S ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE   (Switzerland)

^b CA' FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE   (Italy)

Author keywords

Bayesian networks; Bayesian parameter estimation; Statistical learning methods

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BAYES THEOREM; DOCUMENTATION; FORENSIC SCIENCE; LEGAL EVIDENCE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROBABILITY; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS; THEORY; UNCERTAINTY;

EID: 70449639683     PISSN: 03790738     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2009.09.007     Document Type: Article

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