Bayesian methods for neural networks

Christopher M. Bishop

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Abstract

Bayesian techniques have been developed over many years in a range of different fields, but have only recently been applied to the problem of learning in neural networks. As well as providing a consistent framework for statistical pattern recognition, the Bayesian approach offers a number of practical advantages including a potential solution to the problem of over-fitting. This chapter aims to provide an introductory overview of the application of Bayesian methods to neural networks. It assumes the reader is familiar with standard feed-forward network models and how to train them using conventional techniques.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOxford Lectures on Neural Networks
EditorsL. Tarassenko, E. Rolls, D. Sherrington
Place of PublicationOxford
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication statusPublished - 1995

Keywords

  • bayesian
  • neural networks
  • learning
  • pattern recognition

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  • Bayesian methods for neural networks

    Bishop, C. M., 1995, Birmingham: Aston University, 18 p.

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