10 Mar 2004
CS 3243 - Bayesian Networks
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Example
nI'm at work, neighbor John calls to say my alarm is ringing, but neighbor Mary doesn't call. Sometimes it's set off by minor earthquakes. Is there a burglar?
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nVariables: Burglary, Earthquake, Alarm, JohnCalls, MaryCalls
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nNetwork topology reflects "causal" knowledge:
nA burglar can set the alarm off
nAn earthquake can set the alarm off
nThe alarm can cause Mary to call
nThe alarm can cause John to call