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[BA03. On-Time Risk: Appendix 1] Anatomy of the EXA Bayesian Engine: Mixture Distributions and Observational Deviation
This is the first article in a technical explanation series identifying the operating principles of the EXA engine, which played a major role in the novel-style series [BA03 On-Time Material Inbound: Bayesian MCMC]. Since this series covers Mixture Distributions and MCMC (Markov Chain Monte Carlo) Gibbs Sampling—which are advanced techniques in Bayesian inference—the content may be deep and the calculation process somewhat complex. Therefore, we intend to approach this in a detailed, step-by-step manner to make it as digestible as possible, and it is expected to be a fairly long journey. We recommend reading the original novel first to understand the overall context. Furthermore, as Bayesian theory expands its concepts incrementally, reviewing the episodes and mathematical explanations of BA01 and BA02 beforehand will be much more helpful in grasping this content. The preceding mathematical concepts and logic are being carried forward.
![BA03. [On-Time Material Inbound: Bayesian MCMC] The Real Game in Business is the Fight Against Uncertainty](/_next/image?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2FBA030.png&w=3840&q=75)
BA03. [On-Time Material Inbound: Bayesian MCMC] The Real Game in Business is the Fight Against Uncertainty
BA03. [On-Time Material Inbound: Bayesian MCMC] The Real Game in Business is the Fight Against Uncertainty
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BA02.[Appendix 3] Sales Success Probability Decision System
In the previous Parts 1 and 2 of the [BA02. Exa Bayesian Inference: The Invisible Hand of Sales—A 60-Day Gamble] episode, we explored how the Bayesian engine establishes 'prior beliefs' and tracks the trajectory of probabilities through 'signals' and 'silence.' Now, we hold in our hands the pure posterior probability $ P_{raw} $, precisely calculated by the Bayesian parameters α and β. However, it is not over yet. The final decision-making process remains. Even with a 60% probability, the weight of the decision can vary completely depending on whether it was derived from a single meeting or dozens of negotiations.
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BA02.[App. 2] The Paradox of Silence: Entropy and the Geometry of Logarithmic Weighting
BA02.[App. 2] The Paradox of Silence: Entropy and the Geometry of Logarithmic Weighting
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BA02.[Appendix 1] The Bayesian Engine: Mathematical Alchemy for Managing Uncertainty
This article explains the mathematical principles and effectiveness of the Bayesian engine covered in the [BA02 Episode]. The goal is to precisely predict sales success probabilities in an uncertain business environment. At its core, it addresses the process of deriving optimal decision-making indicators by combining the Beta distribution, which quantifies past experiences, and the Binomial distribution, which captures real-time signals from the field. In particular, it emphasizes maximizing the system’s real-time performance and computational efficiency by utilizing Conjugate Prior distributions, which allow for immediate updates without complex calculations. Furthermore, this model adopts a Recursive Estimation method that makes immediate judgments whenever data occurs, securing technical validity optimized for modern business. Consequently, this document clearly demonstrates how sophisticated mathematical modeling transforms vague intuition into reliable, data-driven insights.
![BA02.[CRM Bayesian Engine] The Invisible Hand: A 60-Day Gamble](/_next/image?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2FBA022.png&w=3840&q=75)
BA02.[CRM Bayesian Engine] The Invisible Hand: A 60-Day Gamble
BA02.[CRM Bayesian Engine] The Invisible Hand: A 60-Day Gamble
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BA01. [Mathematical Breakdown] The Short Shot
BA01. [Mathematical Breakdown] The Short Shot
![BA01.[Bayesian Data Noir] Silent Factory, The Aesthetics of Bayes Sculpting the Truth](/_next/image?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Fba01_cover.png&w=3840&q=75)
BA01.[Bayesian Data Noir] Silent Factory, The Aesthetics of Bayes Sculpting the Truth
Quantifying the realm of intuition: A case study of dynamic decision-making using Bayesian updates. How does data become a weapon for decision-making in a manufacturing site ruled by uncertainty? This article vividly shows a real-world application of Bayesian statistics through the process of resolving 'Short Shot' defects in an injection molding factory.