MATH M569 - Statistical Decision Theory

Institution:

Indiana University-South Bend

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Description:

Foundation of statistical analysis; Bayesian and decision theoretic formulation of problems; construction of utility functions and quantifications of prior information; methods of Bayesian decision and inference, with applications; empirical Bayes; combination of evidence; game theory and minimax rules; Bayesian design and sequential analysis. Comparison of statistical paradigms.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

iusb.edu/

Phone Number:

(574) 520-4872

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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