STAT 31900

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STAT 31900 - Bayesian Statistical Inference in the Sciences (3 cr)

Mathematics and StatisticsARTSC - School of Arts and Sciences

Course Title

Bayesian Statistical Inference in the Sciences

Catalog Description

Fundamental principles and techniques of probability, statistical inference and data analysis, as pertains to the sciences, especially bioinformatics. Random variables and their distributions. Central limit theorem. Conditional probability, Markov chains and Hidden Markov Models. Bayesian statistical paradigm and inference using Markov chain Monte Carlo. Computer simulations and data analysis.

Course Attributes

  • COPT - COPT (College Option)

Minimum

3

Max

3

Contact Hours

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Requirement Designation

Regular Liberal Arts

Prerequisites & Corequisites

016246

Lecture