📄 05 — Bayesian Updating

Definition

Update beliefs as new evidence arrives.

When to Use

• Monitoring systems • Diagnostics • Iterative decisions

How It Improves Reasoning

Prevents outdated assumptions.

Steps

  1. Establish prior belief.
  2. Gather evidence.
  3. Update belief proportionally.

Example

If solar output is lower than expected, update your model of shading.

Prompts

• “Update the prior belief given this new evidence.”