Bayesian Theory and Applications, 9780198739074
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No phenomenon in any aspect of human enterprise is known with certainty. Probability and Statistics help us quantify uncertainty and lead to better decisions that, hopefully, enhance life. The impact of the ideas in this book has already revolutionised our ability to take informed decisions, and con…

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    718 pages

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    26 February 2015

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Summary

The development of hierarchical models and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) techniques forms one of the most profound advances in Bayesian analysis since the 1970s and provides the basis for advances in virtually all areas of applied and theoretical Bayesian statistics. This volume guides the reader along a statistical journey that begins with the basic structure of Bayesian theory, and then provides details on most of the past and present advances inthis field. The book has a unique format. …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198739074
ISBN-10:0198739079
Author:Paul Damien, Petros Dellaportas, Nicholas G. Polson, David A. Stephens
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:718
Release Date:26 February 2015
Weight:1.04kg
Dimensions:233mm x 156mm x 37mm
About The Author

Paul Damien

Paul Damien is a Professor at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas in Austin.Petros Dellaportas is a Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business.Nicholas G Polson is Professor of Econometrics and Statistics at Chicago Booth, University of Chicago.David M Stephens is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University, Canada.

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