Tag: Inference

Bootstrap Resampling for Hypothesis Tests: A Modern Approach to Statistical Inference

The bootstrap resampling method stands out as a powerful tool for hypothesis testing, especially in scenarios where traditional parametric tests may not be applicable due to the lack of normal distribution assumptions or small sample sizes. This essay delves into the essence of bootstrap resampling ...

How to use Causal Inference when A/B testing is not available

Ever caught those pumped-up Nike Ads while tuning in to a podcast recapping last night’s epic NBA showdown? Or how about stumbling upon New Balance ads mid-sneaker review extravaganza on YouTube? That’s the magic of contextual targeting — the matchmaking maestro connecting content ...

Tutorial on Active Inference

Active inference is the Free Energy principle of the brain applied to action. It is relatively supported by experimental neuroscience studies and is a popular model of ‘how the brain works’. In this tutorial, we will consider the latest version, which is formulated as planning ...

Tl;dr Approximate Inference methods made easy

A closed-form solution to a machine learning model is one that can be written down on a sheet of paper using a finite number of standard mathematical operations. For example, linear models have closed-form solutions IF the design covariance matrix is invertible, otherwise we obtain a solution using ...