Bishop "Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning"

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Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (Information Science and Statistics) Bishop, Christopher M. ISBN 10: 0387310738 / ISBN 13: 9780387310732 Editore: Springer, 2006 Riassunto: This is the first textbook on pattern recognition to present the Bayesian viewpoint. The book presents approximate inference algorithms that permit fast approximate answers in situations where exact answers are not feasible. It uses graphical models to describe probability distributions when no other books apply graphical models to machine learning. No previous knowledge of pattern recognition or machine learning concepts is assumed. Familiarity with multivariate calculus and basic linear algebra is required, and some experience in the use of probabilities would be helpful though not essential as the book includes a self-contained introduction to basic probability theory. Recensione: "Author aims this text at advanced undergraduates, beginning graduate students, and researchers new to machine learning and pattern recognition. ... Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning provides excellent intuitive descriptions and appropriate-level technical details on modern pattern recognition and machine learning. It can be used to teach a course or for self-study, as well as for a reference. ... I strongly recommend it for the intended audience and note that Neal (2007) also has given this text a strong review to complement its strong sales record." --Thomas Burr, Journal of the American Statistical Association, Vol. 103 (482), June, 2008 "In this book, aimed at senior undergraduates or beginning graduate students, Bishop provides an authoritative presentation of many of the statistical techniques that have come to be considered part of pattern recognition or machine learning . ... This book will serve as an excellent reference. ... With its coherent viewpoint, accurate and extensive coverage, and generally good explanations, Bishop s book is a useful introduction ...