Bayesian networks for discrete multivariate data: An algebraic approach to inference

DOI10.1016/S0047-259X(02)00067-2zbMath1027.62051OpenAlexW2000314736MaRDI QIDQ1873119

Yanyan Li

Publication date: 19 May 2003

Published in: Journal of Multivariate Analysis (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0047-259x(02)00067-2

zbMATH Keywords

Bayesian networksGröbner basisGraphical modelsHidden variablesLatent class analysis

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Multivariate analysis (62H99) Bayesian inference (62F15) Gröbner bases; other bases for ideals and modules (e.g., Janet and border bases) (13P10)

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Uses Software

• TETRAD

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