STAT 451

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Applied Bayesian Statistics

Statistics College of Computational, Mathematical & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Bayesian analogs of t-tests, regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, logistic regression, and Poisson regression implemented using Nimble, Stan, JAGS and Proc MCMC.

When Taught

Winter

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3

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3

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Title

Write code in R

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to generate their own analysis of Bayesian models in R.

Title

Understand, Explain, and Demonstrate

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to understand, explain and demonstrate basic Bayesian theory and its usefulness in real-world applications. 

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Fit and Interpret Bayesian Model

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to apply, implement and interpret a fully Bayesian approach to relevant statistical problems, including design, model selection, model fit steps.