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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 ) $1,315.10
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 Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22
Thursday 13:00-13:50 9-16, 18-22
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