Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

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Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisites: course 100B, Mathematics 32B. Designed for juniors/seniors. Introduction to statistical inference based on use of Bayes theorem, covering foundational aspects, current applications, and computational issues. Topics include Stein paradox, nonparametric Bayes, and statistical learning. Examples of applications vary according to interests of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisites: course 100B, Mathematics 32B. Designed for juniors/seniors. Introduction to statistical inference based on use of Bayes theorem, covering foundational aspects, current applications, and computational issues. Topics include Stein paradox, nonparametric Bayes, and statistical learning. Examples of applications vary according to interests of students. Concurrently scheduled with course C236. P/NP or letter grading.

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Concurrent Course

STATS C236 - Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

A pair of upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses that share a primary activity. They are scheduled at the same time and place with the same instructor.

General Catalog 2023-24