Bayesian Data Analysis (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science) - Hardcover

Gelman, Andrew; Carlin, John B.; Stern, Hal S.; Rubin, Donald B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0412039915 ISBN 13: 9780412039911

Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 1995

Synopsis

Bayesian Data Analysis describes how to conceptualize, perform, and critique statistical analyses from a Bayesian perspective. Using examples largely from the authors' own experiences, the book focuses on modern computational tools and obtains inferences using computer simulations. Its unique features include thorough discussions of the methods for checking Bayesian models and the role of the design of data collection in influencing Bayesian statistical analysis.
Bayesian Data Analysis offers the practicing statistician singular guidance on all aspects of the subject.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text describes how to conceptualize, perform and criticise statistical analysis from a Bayesian perspective, using real examples largely from the authors' own experiences. It should be of interest to undergraduates and graduates of statistics, mathematics, biostatistics, quantitative researchers in economics, education, political science, and psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0412039915
• ISBN 13: 9780412039911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 552