Call Number | 13634 |
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Day & Time Location |
TR 7:40pm-8:55pm 501 Schermerhorn Hall [SCH] |
Points | 3 |
Grading Mode | Standard |
Approvals Required | None |
Instructor | Dobrin Marchev |
Type | LECTURE |
Method of Instruction | In-Person |
Course Description | This course introduces the Bayesian paradigm for statistical inference. Topics covered include prior and posterior distributions: conjugate priors, informative and non-informative priors; one- and two-sample problems; models for normal data, models for binary data, Bayesian linear models; Bayesian computation: MCMC algorithms, the Gibbs sampler; hierarchical models; hypothesis testing, Bayes factors, model selection; use of statistical software. Prerequisites: A course in the theory of statistical inference, such as STAT GU4204 a course in statistical modeling and data analysis, such as STAT GU4205.
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Web Site | Vergil |
Department | Statistics |
Enrollment | 18 students (25 max) as of 6:06PM Monday, December 2, 2024 |
Subject | Statistics |
Number | GU4224 |
Section | 001 |
Division | Interfaculty |
Open To | Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, General Studies, SIPA, Professional Studies |
Section key | 20241STAT4224W001 |