9780471637295

Bayesian Statistics

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780471637295

Hardcover|9780471637295


Overview

An introduction to Bayesian statistics, with emphasis on interpretation of theory, and application of Bayesian ideas to practical problems. First part covers basic issues and principles, such as subjective probability, Bayesian inference and decision making, the likelihood principle, predictivism, and numerical methods of approximating posterior distributions, and includes a listing of Bayesian computer programs. Second part is devoted to models and applications, including univariate and multivariate regression models, the general linear model, Bayesian classification and discrimination, and a case study of how disputed authorship of some of the Federalist Papers was resolved via Bayesian analysis. Includes biographical material on Thomas Bayes, and a reproduction of Bayes's original essay. Contains exercises.

ISBN-13

9780471637295

ISBN-10

0471637297

Weight

1.07 Pounds

Dimensions

6.30 x 0.81 x 9.31 In

List Price

$130.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

256 pages

Publisher

Wiley

Published On

1989-05-10



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