"Bayes' theorem" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: Bayes theorem [alternative], Bayes's theorem [alternative]
Etymology: Named after English mathematician Thomas Bayes (1701–1761), who developed an early formulation. The modern expression of the theorem is due to Pierre-Simon Laplace, who extended Bayes's work but was apparently unaware of it. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Bayes' theorem}} Bayes' theorem
  1. (probability theory) A theorem expressed as an equation that describes the conditional probability of an event or state given prior knowledge of another event. Wikipedia link: Bayes' theorem, Pierre-Simon Laplace, Thomas Bayes Categories (topical): Mathematics, Probability theory Synonyms (theorem or equation describing conditional probability): Bayes' law, Bayes' rule Related terms: Bayesian, conditional probability, posterior probability, prior probability
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