STAT 479 - Practice of Bayesian Statistics

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Northern Illinois University

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Description:

Introduction to Bayesian data analysis and applications with appropriate software. Topics include Bayes Theorem, discrete and continuous single-parameter models, comparison of Bayesian and non-Bayesian inference, multi-parameter and hierarchical models, Bayesian computation including Markov chain simulation, mixture models, Bayesian sample-size determination and applications to modeling data from a wide variety of areas in business, engineering and science. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: STAT 350 and STAT 473, or consent of division. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 892-3050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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