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MENTAL MODEL · M12255

Bayesian Network

Bayesian Network
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A directed acyclic graph is used to represent probabilistic dependencies among variables, with nodes as variables and edges as conditional dependencies. Scaffolding role: causal structure modeling. It makes variable relationships explicit and supports reasoning and prediction under uncertainty.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Causal structure modeling. It makes variable relationships explicit and supports reasoning and prediction under uncertainty.

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A directed acyclic graph with nodes as variables and edges as conditional dependencies, encoded using conditional probability tables; it supports updating beliefs across the entire graph based on evidence under uncertainty.

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