18-752 Estimation, Detection and Learning

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course discusses estimation, detection, identification and machine learning, covering a variety of methods, from classical to modern. In detection, the topics covered include hypothesis testing, Neyman-Pearson detection, Bayesian classification and methods to combine classifiers. In estimation, the topics include maximum-likelihood and Bayesian estimation, regression, prediction and filtering, Monte Carlo methods and compressed sensing. In identification and machine learning, topics include Gaussian and low-dimensional models, learning with kernels, support vector machines, neural networks, deep learning, Markov models and graphical models.

Prerequisites: 36-219 (min C)

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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