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 Statistics Specialist or Major programs.
Science
36L/12T
In Class
Statistics, Applied