APPLICATIONS OF BAYES THEOREM

Classification is an important task in data mining because it helps to address a variety of problems. Statistical techniques can provide the means to solve these problems in a simple way. Specifically, the Bayesian approach provides a natural and flexible way to approach classification problems and other probability-related questions. The Bayes Theorem is the basis of this methodology, and it can also be used as a building block and starting point for more complex methodologies such as the popular Bayesian networks.