Bayesian networks (BN) implement a graphical model structure known as a directed acyclic graph (DAG) that is popular in statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They enable an effective representation and computation of a joint probability distribution (JPD) over a set of random variables. The paper focuses on the selection of a robust network structure according to different learning algorithms and the measure of arc strength using resampling techniques. Moreover, it shows how 'what-if' sensitivity scenarios are generated with BN using hard and soft evidence in the framework of predictive inference. Establishing a robust network structure and using it for decision support are two essential enablers for efficient and effective applications of BN to improvements of products and processes. A customer-satisfaction survey example is presented and R scripts are provided.

Bayesian networks in survey data: Robustness and sensitivity issues

Cugnata F.;
2016-01-01

Abstract

Bayesian networks (BN) implement a graphical model structure known as a directed acyclic graph (DAG) that is popular in statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They enable an effective representation and computation of a joint probability distribution (JPD) over a set of random variables. The paper focuses on the selection of a robust network structure according to different learning algorithms and the measure of arc strength using resampling techniques. Moreover, it shows how 'what-if' sensitivity scenarios are generated with BN using hard and soft evidence in the framework of predictive inference. Establishing a robust network structure and using it for decision support are two essential enablers for efficient and effective applications of BN to improvements of products and processes. A customer-satisfaction survey example is presented and R scripts are provided.
2016
Bayesian Network
Do Calculus
Hard and Soft Evidence
Importance Performance Analysis
Information Quality (InfoQ)
Survey Data
What-If Scenario
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