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1 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 1/2 Introduction to Bayesian Inference September 15th, 2010 Reading: Hoff Chapter 1-2
2 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 2/2 Probability: Measurement of Uncertainty Counting: equally likely outcomes (card and dice games, sampling) Long-Run Frequency: Hurricane in September? Relative frequency from similar years Subjective: measure of belief, may combine expert opinion computer simulations historic data from not necessarily identical conditions applies to unique events probability of terrorist attacks where long run frequencies are unavailable
3 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 3/2 Belief Functions A belief function is a function that assigns numbers to statements such that the larger the number, the higher the degree of belief. Belief functions allow you to combine evidence from different sources and arrive at a degree of belief (represented by a belief function) that takes into account all the available evidence. Statements F, G, and H. Be(F ) > Be(G) implies that we would prefer to bet that F is true over that G is true Be(F H) > Be(G H) implies that if we know that H is true, then we would prefer to bet that F is also true over that G is true.
4 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 4/2 Axioms of Beliefs B1 Be(not H H) Be(F H) Be(H H) B2 Be(F or G H) max{be(f H), Be(G H)} B3 Be(F and G H) can be derived from Be(F H) and Be(G F and H). Probability Axioms (Conditional Version) P1 0 = P(H C H) P(F H) P(H H) = 1 P2 P(F G H) = P(F H) + P(G H) if F G = P3 P(F G H) = P(F H)P(G F H) Probability functions satisfy belief axioms Dempster-Shafer theory generalization of Bayes.
5 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 5/2 Probability Events E, and a partition of H into disjoint sets H i H i H j = (1) i H i = H (2) P (H j ) P (E H j ) If E occurs, then how do we update our beliefs about H i? Bayes Theorem
6 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 6/2 Bayes Theorem Bayes Theorem reverses the conditioning: What is probability of H i given that E has occurred? P (H i E) = P (H i E) P (E) = P (E H i)p (H i ) P (E) (3) (4) Law of Total Probability: P (E) = j P (E H j )P (H j )
7 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 7/2 Twin Example Twins are either identical (single egg that splits) or fraternal (two eggs) Sexes: Girl/Girl GG, Boy/Boy BB, Girl/Boy GB or Boy/Girl BG GG or BB twins could be identical (I) or fraternal (F ) Given that I have GG twins, what is the probability that they are identical: P (I GG)? Easy to calculate the probability in the other way P (GG I)
8 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 8/2 Identical Twins P (I GG) = P (GG I)P (I) P (GG I)P (I) + P (GG F )P (F ) P (I) is the overall probability of having identical twins (among pregnancies with twins). Real-world data shows that about 1/3 of all twins are identical twins. This is our prior information. If the twins are identical, they are either two boys or two girls It is reasonable to assume that the two cases are equally probable. P (GG I) 1/2 In the case of non-identical twins, the four possible outcomes are assumed to be equally likely, so P (GG F ) 1/4
9 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 9/2 Result Substituting the probabilities P (GG) = 1/2 1/3 + 1/4 2/3 = 1/3 (5) P (I GG) = P (GG I)P (I) P (GG) = 1/2 1/3 1/3 = 1/2 (6) The probability that the twins are identical twins, given that they are both girls is 1/2 The result combines experimental data (two girls) with prior information (1/3 of all twins are identical twins).
10 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 10/2 Statistical Analysis Statistical induction is the process of learning about the general characteristics of a population from a subset (sample) of its members Characteristics often expressed in terms of parameters θ measurements on the subset of members given by numerical values Y Before the data are observed, both Y and θ are unknown probability model for observed data if we knew θ is the truth What if we have prior information about θ?
11 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 11/2 Bayesian Inference Bayesian inference provides a formal approach for updating prior beliefs with the observed data to quantify uncertainty a posteriori about θ Prior Distribution p(θ) Sampling Model p(y θ) Posterior Distribution: p(θ y) = Θ p(y θ) p(θ) p(y θ) p(θ) dθ (for discrete support for θ replace integral with sum)
12 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 12/2 Analysis Goals Bayesian methods go beyond the formal updating of the prior distribution to obtain a posterior distribution Estimation of uncertain quantities (parameters) with good statistical properties Prediction of future events Tests of hypotheses Making Decisions
13 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 13/2 Sampling Models At least Two Physical Meanings for Sampling Models 1. Random Sampling Model well-defined Population individuals in sample are drawn from the population in a random way could conceivably measure the entire population probability model specifies properties of the full population
14 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 14/2 Infection rate Interest is in the prevalence of a disease (say H1N1 flu) in a city. Rather than using a census of the population, take a random sample of 20 individuals. θ: fraction of infected individuals Y i indicator that ith individuals in the sample of 20 is infected Model for Y i given θ?
15 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 15/2 Sampling Models 2. Observations are made on a system subject to random fluctuations probability model specifies what would happen if, hypothetically, observations were repeated again and again under the same conditions. Population is hypothetical Climate change example
16 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 16/2 Mathematical versus Statistical Models Flipping a Coin: Given enough physics and accurate measurements of initial conditions, could the outcome of a coin toss be predicted with certainty? Deterministic model. Errors: Wrong assumptions in mathematical model Simplification in assumptions seemingly random outcomes All models are wrong, but some are more useful than others! (George Box)
17 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 17/2 Probability Distributions for the Random Outcomes Parametric Probability Models: Bernoulli/Binomial Multinomial Poisson Normal Log-normal Exponential Gamma Y i θ iid f(y θ) for i = 1,..., n
18 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 18/2 Exchangeable Let p(y 1,..., y n ) be the joint distribution of Y 1,..., Y n and let π 1,..., π n be a permutation of the indices 1,..., n. If p(y 1,..., y n ) = p(y π1,..., y πn ) for all permutations, then Y 1,..., Y n are exchangeable. de Finetti s Theorem Y 1, Y 2,... be a sequence of random variables. If for any n, Y 1,..., Y n are exchangeable, then there exists a prior distribution p(θ) and sampling model p(y θ) such that { n } p(y 1,..., y n ) = p(y i θ) p(θ) dθ Θ 1
19 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 19/2 Models Y 1,... Y n θ iid p(y θ) θ p(θ) } Y 1,... Y n are exchangeable for al Applicable if Y 1,..., Y n are outcomes of a repeatable experiment random sample from finite population with replacement sampled from an infinite population w/out replacement sampled from a finite population of size N >> n w/out replacement (approximate) Labels carry no information.
20 Introduction to Bayesian Inference p. 20/2 Infectious Disease Example Does model of exchangeability make sense?
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