Bayesian Statistical Methods
Subject POPH90139 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Distance Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: None Total Time Commitment: 8-12 hours total study time per week | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | - Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | None |
Coordinator
Prof John CarlinContact
Dr Lyle Gurrin, University of Melbourne
Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia
OR
Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: |
Topics include: simple one-parameter models with conjugate prior distributions; standard models containing two or more parameters, including specifics for the normal location-scale model; the role of non-informative prior distributions; the relationship between Bayesian methods and standard ‘classical’ approaches to statistics, especially those based on likelihood methods; computational techniques for use in Bayesian analysis, especially the use of simulation from posterior distributions, with emphasis on the WinBUGS package as a practical tool; application of Bayesian methods for fitting hierarchical models to complex data structures. |
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Objectives: | - |
Assessment: |
Two written assignments to be submitted during semester worth 30% each (approx 10 hrs work each). |
Prescribed Texts: |
Gelman, A, Carlin, JB, Stern, HS, and Rubin, DB, Bayesian Data Analysis, 2nd edition, Chapman and Hall, 2003. ISBN 158488388X Special Computer Requirements: Subject coordinator will advise (no licensing costs involved) |
Recommended Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
Independent problem solving, facility with abstract reasoning, clarity of written expression, sound communication of technical concepts Level: 500 |
Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au |
Notes: |
This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health. Subject Coordinator: Dr Lyle Gurrin, 8344 0731 |
Related Course(s): |
Master of Biostatistics Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics Postgraduate Diploma in Biostatistics |
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