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Why the optimal classifier is called "Bayes". I do not see the connection with being Bayesian or so.

Edit: This question asks about naming. Not about math.

Another phrasing of the question: Given that the Bayesian classifier is optimal (under certain constraints) does not explain why that particular classifier is called "Bayesian." Why do we call such a classifier "Bayesian" rather than some other name?

David G. Stork
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  • Possible duplicate of [Why is Bayes Classifier the ideal classifier?](http://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/191924/why-is-bayes-classifier-the-ideal-classifier) or http://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/237698/bayes-classifier or http://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/236829/optimality-of-the-bayes-classifier – Tim Feb 09 '17 at 20:02
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    My question asks about naming, i.e why it is named Bayes. I understand why such a classifier is ideal. – user25004 Feb 09 '17 at 20:17
  • It is not a duplicate actually. – user25004 Feb 09 '17 at 20:19
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    Indeed.... this is not a duplicate question. Showing that the Bayesian classifier is optimal (under certain restrictions) does not explain *why* such a classifier is called "Bayesian." In principle, such a classifier could be called anything. – David G. Stork Feb 09 '17 at 20:26

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