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Figure 14.6 Various informal patterns for BNs. These examples are taken from
(Murphy 1998).onciliation idiom models the reconciliation of conflicting information. Note
that reconciliation of conflicting information is not the same as combining
compatible information, which is introduced in chapter 15.Summary- One methodology for designing BNs is to use design patterns or idioms.
- Many BN design patterns have been identified, but most are only infor-
mally specified.