APMA 2820P - Foundations in Statistical Inference in Molecular Biology

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Brown University

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Description:

In molecular biology, inferences in high dimensions with missing data are common. A conceptual framework for Bayesian and frequentist inferrnces in this setting including: sequence alignment, RNA secondary structure prediction, database search, and functional genomics. Statistical topics: parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and characterization of posterior spaces. Core course in proposed PhD program in computational molecular biology.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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