Bayesian statistics: distributions over parameters, not point estimates
mdancho84 · x · 2026-09-19
A follow-up in mdancho84's Bayesian series: Bayesian statistics allows probabilistic statements about unknown parameters — instead of a single estimated value, you get a distribution of possible values reflecting uncertainty. The post restates the core idea of interpreting probability as a measure of belief grounded in prior knowledge.
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