1RT705, Uppsala universitet

Advanced Probabilistic Machine Learning

12 modules to a pass.

Bayesian inference, Bayesian networks and sampling, from zero to exam level.

Start freeThe first module is free

What usually comes up on the exam

Sampling and approximation

12pts

  • Importance sampling
  • Laplace approximation
  • Gibbs sampling
  • Metropolis–Hastings
  • Normalizing flows
  • Kernel density estimation

Bayesian inference

11pts

  • The Bayesian view
  • Bayes' theorem
  • Conjugate priors
  • Linear Gaussian models

Bayesian networks

10pts

  • d-separation
  • Factorization
  • Probabilities in the network
  • Marginalization
  • Factor graphs

Modelling

7pts

  • Supervised and unsupervised
  • Probabilistic models
  • Principal components
  • Regression in Python
Writing time
4 hours
Pass mark
19 of 40 points
Aids allowed
A4 sheet, books, Python
Study to a pass
11–25 hours

Understand first. Then the exam.

Every module starts from zero and ends at exam level.

Module 4Decide conditional independence with d-separation

Understand

Dependence travels along the paths of the network, in both directions

A burglary BB or a storm SS can set off the alarm AA. When the alarm goes off, the neighbour calls you, CC. The storm also makes the news, NN. The network has the arrows B→AB \to A, S→AS \to A, A→CA \to C and S→NS \to N. If you hear that the neighbour is calling, a burglary becomes more likely, even though the arrows point from the burglary towards the call. So dependence travels along the arrows in both directions.

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Common questions about 1RT705

What does it take to pass 1RT705?

The pass mark is 19 of 40 points on the exam.

What usually gives the most points on the 1RT705 exam?

Most points usually come from Sampling and approximation (12 pts), Bayesian inference (11 pts), and Bayesian networks (10 pts).

Are there past exams for 1RT705?

Yes. 10 previous exams lie behind the course. The exams are not published here, but every kind of question that usually comes up is there to practise.

How long does it take to study for a pass in 1RT705?

From zero it takes about 11–25 hours to a pass.

Does it cost anything?

The first module is free, no card needed. The whole course is included in StudyHub Plus for 99 kr/month, with no lock-in.