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.
Dieser Kurs ist Teil der Spezialisierung Spezialisierung Bayessche Statistik
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Spezialisierung Bayessche StatistikUniversity of California, Santa CruzÜber diesen Kurs
Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben
- Gibbs Sampling
- Bayesian Statistics
- Bayesian Inference
- R Programming
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
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
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Top-Bewertungen von 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!
Fantastic course that I was able to immediately incorporate into my work. Great mix of theory and hands on coding!
The course was really interesting and the codes were easy to follow. Although I did take the previous course for this series, I still found it hard to grasp the concepts immediately.
Über den Spezialisierung Bayessche Statistik
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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