sample size meaning

[safaa]

hello!
when learn new network from data set( which is 4827 data row)using bayesian search what is the the meaning of sample size is it 4827 trial as well (the same as the data row)?

[Martijn]

Hi,

The Equivalent Sample Size influences the structure score and is a part of the BDeu calculation, it's sort of represents an inertia of the current parameters when introducing new data.

It is not related to the number of samples in your dataset.

Martijn

[safaa]

thank you