Chapter 10. Bayesian Inference for Normal Mean

  1. William M. Bolstad

Published Online: 28 JAN 2005

DOI: 10.1002/047172212X.ch10

Book Title

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

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How to Cite

Bolstad, W. M. (2005) Bayesian Inference for Normal Mean, in Introduction to Bayesian Statistics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/047172212X.ch10

Author Information

  1. University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 28 JAN 2005
  2. Published Print: 12 APR 2004

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471270201

Online ISBN: 9780471722120

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Keywords:

  • Bayes theorem for normal mean;
  • predictive density;
  • normal prior

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Bayes' Theorem for Normal Mean with a Discrete Prior

  • Bayes' Theorem for Normal Mean with a Continuous Prior

  • Choosing Your Normal Prior

  • Bayesian Credible Interval for Normal Mean

  • Predictive Density for Next Observation

  • Exercises

  • Computer Exercises

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