Spring 2019 - STAT 460 D100
Bayesian Statistics (3)
Class Number: 3452
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
BurnabyJan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 16, 2019
Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Tim Swartz
tswartz@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4579
Office: SC-K10539
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Prerequisites:
STAT 330 and 350.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The Bayesian approach to statistics is an alternative and increasingly popular way of quantifying uncertainty in the presence of data. This course considers comparative statistical inference, prior distributions, Bayesian computation, and applications. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Outline:
1. The basics:
the Bayesian paradigm
comparative statistical inference
2. Priors:
conjugate priors
prior elicitation
reference priors
improper priors
discrete mass priors
3. Computations:
quadrature
importance sampling
Markov chain Monte Carlo
4. Other topics as time permits:
testing via Bayes factors
interval and point estimation
elementary decision theory
hierarchical models
Dirichlet process
5. Applications
Grading
- Participation 15%
- Assignments 20%
- Midterm 20%
- Final Exam 45%
NOTES:
Above grading is subject to change.
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
-Bayes and Empirical Bayes Methdos for Data Analysis (Carlin &Louis)
-Bayesian Data Analysis (Gelman, Carlin, Stern & Rubin)
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students with Disabilites:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning 778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca
Tutor Requests:
Students looking for a Tutor should visit http://www.stat.sfu.ca/teaching/need-a-tutor-.html. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of any actions taken related to tutors.
Registrar Notes:
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