Basic Bayesian inference; conjugate and nonconjugate analyses; Markov chain Monte Carlo methods; hierarchical modeling; convergence diagnostics
Bayesian Data Analysis, Third Edition
by Andrew Gelman, John Carlin, Hal Stern, David Dunson, Aki Vehtari, and Donald Rubin.
The book website contains a lot of resources, including datasets for examples and homework.
A First Course in Bayesian Statistics
by Peter Hoff
This is gentle introduction to Bayesian statistics. It is available for download from the BYU library.
Bayesian Ideas and Data Analysis
by Ronald Christensen, Wesley Johnson, Adam Branscum, and Timothy E. Hanson
This is more advanced than Hoff, but less voluminous than Gelman, et al. It is available for download from the BYU library.
Most lectures will have an assigned reading that will be the bases for the lecture. Please complete the reading assignment and submit the reading quiz by 3:30pm on the school day before the lecture. So, for example, the reading quiz for a Monday lecture would typically be due on Friday at 3:30pm.
Grades will be assigned according to the standard grading scale, or a more generous scale as determined by Dr. Dahl. Class attendance, participation, citizenship, compliance, and improvement over the course may be used in determining final grades in some situations.
| Items | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Reading | 10% |
| Homework | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Class Project | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
Unless otherwise instructed, graded work is submitted on standard-sized paper. Paper submissions must be stapled with your name and assignment number easily found. Unless otherwise indicated, assignments are due at the start of lecture on the prescribed day.
Please read the assigned material prior to the lecture in which it is covered.
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