title: Bayesian statistics: a guided tour.
abstract: An overview of Bayesian statistical decision theory is presented in the tutorial spirit. A section on fundamental principles is followed by selected applications of the Bayesian approach to parameter estimation, pattern recognition, image processing, computer-aided medical diagnosis, optimal diagnostic test selection, and radiotherapy treatment planning.
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D010363:Pattern Recognition, Automated; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012107:Research Design; D013223:Statistics as Topic