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STAT 237 - Bayesian Computation


Next Offered: 2014-2015
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4NS, QFR

An introduction to Bayesian statistical methods, which will be contrasted with standard, frequentist statistical inference. Conjugate prior distributions will be studied, but computational methods will be developed to allow for arbitrary prior distributions.
Enrollment Limit: 30
Instructor: J. Witmer
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 133 or consent of the instructor. Note: Given in alternate years only.


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