STA360H5 • Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

A thorough introduction to statistics from a Bayesian perspective. Methods covered will include: the rules of probability, including joint, marginal, and conditional probability; discrete and continuous random variables; discrete and continuous random variables; Bayesian inferences for means and proportions; the simple linear regression model analyzed in a Bayesian manner; and (time permitting) a brief introduction to numerical methods such as the Gibbs sampler. Throughout the course, R will be used as software, a brief introduction will be given in the beginning.

STA313H5 (Winter 2020 and Winter 2022) or STA365H1
Priority is given to students enrolled in Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.
Science
36L/12T
In Class
Statistics, Applied