Thomas Bayes | |
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Born | c. 1701 London, England |
Died | 7 April 1761 Royal Tunbridge Wells, England | (aged 59)
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Known for | Bayesian statistics Bayes' theorem Conditional probability Inverse probability Bayes prior Bayes factor Bayesian inference See full list |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Probability |
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Thomas Bayes (/beɪz/ BAYZ ; c. 1701 – 7 April 1761[2][4][note 1]) was an English statistician, philosopher and Presbyterian minister who is known for formulating a specific case of the theorem that bears his name: Bayes' theorem. Bayes never published what would become his most famous accomplishment; his notes were edited and published posthumously by Richard Price.[5]
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