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A Linear Bayesian Updating Model for Probabilistic Spatial Classification

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  • Xiang Huang

    (Department of Statistics, Central South University, Changsha 410012, Hunan, China)

  • Zhizhong Wang

    (Department of Statistics, Central South University, Changsha 410012, Hunan, China)

Abstract

Categorical variables are common in spatial data analysis. Traditional analytical methods for deriving probabilities of class occurrence, such as kriging-family algorithms, have been hindered by the discrete characteristics of categorical fields. To solve the challenge, this study introduces the theoretical backgrounds of the linear Bayesian updating (LBU) model for spatial classification through an expert system. The main purpose of this paper is to present the solid theoretical foundations of the LBU approach. Since the LBU idea is originated from aggregating expert opinions and is not restricted to conditional independent assumption (CIA), it may prove to be reasonably adequate for analyzing complex geospatial data sets, such as remote sensing images or area-class maps.

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  • Xiang Huang & Zhizhong Wang, 2016. "A Linear Bayesian Updating Model for Probabilistic Spatial Classification," Challenges, MDPI, vol. 7(2), pages 1-8, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jchals:v:7:y:2016:i:2:p:21-:d:83940
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