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add block gibbs sampling for HMM learning

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Description

We currently support block gibbs sampling for LGSSM (see here).
We should do the same for HMMs, assuming conjugate priors.

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Research direction

Start by reading the block Gibbs sampling implementation for LGSSM in dynamax/linear_gaussian_ssm/models.py around the linked location. Trace the HMM learning and conjugate-prior code, then determine the equivalent HMM entry point and tests; done means HMMs support block Gibbs sampling under conjugate priors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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