This is the second of a two-course sequence introducing the fundamentals of Bayesian statistics. It builds on the course Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis, which introduces Bayesian methods through use of simple conjugate models. Real-world data often require more sophisticated models to reach realistic conclusions. This course aims to expand our “Bayesian toolbox” with more general models, and computational techniques to fit them. In particular, we will introduce Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, which allow sampling from posterior distributions that have no analytical solution. We will use the open-source, freely available software R (some experience is assumed, e.g., completing the previous course in R) and JAGS (no experience required). We will learn how to construct, fit, assess, and compare Bayesian statistical models to answer scientific questions involving continuous, binary, and count data. This course combines lecture videos, computer demonstrations, readings, exercises, and discussion boards to create an active learning experience. The lectures provide some of the basic mathematical development, explanations of the statistical modeling process, and a few basic modeling techniques commonly used by statisticians. Computer demonstrations provide concrete, practical walkthroughs. Completion of this course will give you access to a wide range of Bayesian analytical tools, customizable to your data.
Este curso forma parte de Programa especializado: Estadística bayesiana
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Programa especializado: Estadística bayesianaUniversidad de California en Santa CruzAcerca de este Curso
Habilidades que obtendrás
- Gibbs Sampling
- Bayesian Statistics
- Bayesian Inference
- R Programming
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Universidad de California en Santa Cruz
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Statistical modeling and Monte Carlo estimation
Statistical modeling, Bayesian modeling, Monte Carlo estimation
Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)
Metropolis-Hastings, Gibbs sampling, assessing convergence
Common statistical models
Linear regression, ANOVA, logistic regression, multiple factor ANOVA
Count data and hierarchical modeling
Poisson regression, hierarchical modeling
Reseñas
- 5 stars83,29 %
- 4 stars12,64 %
- 3 stars2,25 %
- 2 stars0,90 %
- 1 star0,90 %
Principales reseñas sobre BAYESIAN STATISTICS: TECHNIQUES AND MODELS
I learned a lot about MCMC. This course is taught using R, but I personally was also working on it in python at the same time. I would love to try a higher class. Thank you!
I really liked the course. It was well organized. The fact that the theory was accompanied by hands-on exercises in R truly reinforced the concept. Well-done!
Great materials and well organized lecture structure. But in the meanwhile, it requires quite a lot preliminary knowledge.
Great course. The instructor provided detailed code examples and clear explanations for model intuitions. The final capstone project is a plus.
Acerca de Programa especializado: Estadística bayesiana
This Specialization is intended for all learners seeking to develop proficiency in statistics, Bayesian statistics, Bayesian inference, R programming, and much more. Through four complete courses (From Concept to Data Analysis; Techniques and Models; Mixture Models; Time Series Analysis) and a culminating project, you will cover Bayesian methods — such as conjugate models, MCMC, mixture models, and dynamic linear modeling — which will provide you with the skills necessary to perform analysis, engage in forecasting, and create statistical models using real-world data.
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