Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (by Bishop)

简介：
《模式识别与机器学习》（Bishop著）是一本全面介绍机器学习理论及其应用的经典教材，特别适合于计算机科学、统计学和工程领域的研究人员和学生。 This is the first textbook on pattern recognition to adopt a Bayesian perspective. It introduces approximate inference algorithms that enable quick, though not exact, solutions in scenarios where precise answers are impractical. The book employs graphical models to describe probability distributions—a feature not found in other books applying these models to machine learning contexts. The text assumes no prior knowledge of pattern recognition or machine learning concepts but requires familiarity with multivariate calculus and basic linear algebra. Some experience with probabilities would be beneficial, although it is not essential since the book includes a self-contained introduction to fundamental probability theory.