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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
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STAT 425 001 (CRN: 17019)
INTRO TO BAYESIAN INFERENCE
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN INFERENCE
Department: Statistics
Instructor: Vannucci, Marina
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM MWF (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: STAT 410 AND STAT 405 OR COMP 210 OR COMP 140 OR COMP 130
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 22-MAR-2025 4:47AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
12-DEC-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
Description: This course is an introduction to Bayesian inference, with emphasis on concepts and methods for analyzing data. We will consider a variety of models, including MCMC algorithms and methods for linear regression and hierarchical models. Computational methods will be emphasized. Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT 411 or CAAM 335 or MATH 355.