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LM101-055: How to Learn Statistical Regularities using MAP and Maximum Likelihood Estimation (Rerun)
LM101-055: How to Learn Statistical Regularities using MAP and Maximum Likelihood Estimation (Rerun)
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
In this rerun of Episode 10, we discuss fundamental principles of learning in statistical environments including the design of learning machines that can use prior knowledge to facilitate and guide the learning of statistical regularities. In particular, the episode introduces fundamental machine learning concepts such as: probability models, model misspecification, maximum likelihood estimation, and MAP estimation. Check us out at: www.learningmachines101.com
Released:
Aug 16, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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