Title :
Standard Bayesian approach to quantized measurements and imprecise likelihoods
Author :
Stone, Lawrence D.
Author_Institution :
Metron Inc., Reston, VA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper we show that the standard definition of likelihood function used in Bayesian inference simply and correctly handles imprecise likelihood functions and quantized measurements. Some recent papers have stated or implied that methods involving random sets, fuzzy membership functions, generalized likelihood functions, or Dempster-Shafer concepts are required to handle imprecise likelihood functions and quantized measurements. While it is true that one can use these methods, employing them adds unnecessary complication and possibly confusion to the solution of a simple problem. In the spirit of Occam´s razor, we feel the simplest correct solution is the best.
Keywords :
belief networks; inference mechanisms; quantisation (signal); statistical distributions; Bayesian inference; Dempster-Shafer concepts; Occam razor; fuzzy membership functions; generalized likelihood functions; imprecise likelihood functions; posterior distribution; quantized measurements; random sets; standard Bayesian approach; Acoustic measurements; Bayes methods; Noise; Quantization (signal); Sea measurements; Standards; Voltage measurement; Bayes; Dempster-Shafer; Fuzzy Logic; Imprecise; Likelihood; Quantized Measurements; Random Sets;
Conference_Titel :
Information Fusion (FUSION), 2013 16th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
Print_ISBN :
978-605-86311-1-3