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    Overview

    A core theory paper, examining the foundations of statistical methods of inference in both frequentist and Bayesian settings. It will include classical and modern computer-age methods.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Statistical Inference
    Subject Statistics
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,240.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    STAT 370, MATH 202 and MATH 203
    Contact

    ting.wang@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Associate Professor Matthew Schofield

    Associate Professor Ting Wang

    Textbooks

    Recommended reading:

    • Casella, G., & Berger, R. L. (2002). Statistical inference (2nd edition). Pacific Grove, CA: Duxbury.
    • Gelman, A., Carlin, J., Stern, H., and Rubin, D.B. (2003) Bayesian Data Analysis. Second Edition.
    • Robert, C. P. (2007) The Bayesian Choice. Second edition.
    • Gelman, A. and Hill, J. (2006) Data Analysis Using Regression and Multilevel/Hierarchical Models.
    • Albert, J. (2009) Bayesian Computation with R.
    • Link, W. A. and Barker, R. J. (2010) Bayesian Inference with Ecological Applications.
    • G. Young & R. Smith. Essentials of Statistical Inference.
    • B. Efron & T. Hastie. Computer Age Statistical Inference: Algorithms, Evidence, and Data Science.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Communication, Critical Thinking, Lifelong learning, Information Literacy, Research, Teamwork
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Understand the principles of Bayesian and frequentist inference methods, the theoretical properties and the proofs that were given for these methods
    • Apply the methods to particular situations or statistical models that are not covered in this paper
    • Choose appropriate methods of inference to tackle real problems
    • Understand a scientific article that uses methods covered in this paper

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Other

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 9-13, 15-22
    Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-13, 15-22
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