Thomas Bayes
Thomas Bayes | |
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The only known portrait that is probably of Bayes from a 1936 book, but it is doubtful whether the portrait is actually of him. | |
| Born | c. 1701 London, England |
| Died | 7 April 1761 (aged 59) Royal Tunbridge Wells, England |
| 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) 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.