STAT 431
Fall 2025 Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10
Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.
Introduction to the concepts and methodology of Bayesian statistics, for students with fundamental knowledge of mathematical statistics. Topics include Bayes' rule, prior and posterior distributions, conjugacy, Bayesian point estimates and intervals, Bayesian hypothesis testing, noninformative priors, practical Markov chain Monte Carlo, hierarchical models and model graphs, and more advanced topics as time permits. Implementations in R and specialized simulation software.
Same as ASRM 453. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: STAT 410 and knowledge of R.
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73348
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Lecture-Discussion
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1GR
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2:00PM
-2:50PM
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MWF
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4025 Campus Instructional Facility
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Park, T
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73349
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Lecture-Discussion
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1UG
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2:00PM
-2:50PM
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MWF
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4025 Campus Instructional Facility
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Park, T
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79543
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Lecture-Discussion
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2GR
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12:00PM
-12:50PM
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MWF
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114 Transportation Building
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Park, T
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79544
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Lecture-Discussion
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2UG
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12:00PM
-12:50PM
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MWF
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114 Transportation Building
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Park, T
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