Chapter 11. Comparing Bayesian and Frequentist Inferences for Mean

  1. William M. Bolstad

Published Online: 28 JAN 2005

DOI: 10.1002/047172212X.ch11

Book Title

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

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How to Cite

Bolstad, W. M. (2005) Comparing Bayesian and Frequentist Inferences for Mean, in Introduction to Bayesian Statistics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/047172212X.ch11

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:

  • Bayesian and frequentist inference;
  • confidence and credible intervals;
  • Bayesian estimator

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Comparing Frequentist and Bayesian Point Estimators

  • Comparing Confidence and Credible Intervals for Mean

  • Testing a One-Sided Hypothesis about a Normal Mean

  • Testing a Two-Sided Hypothesis about a Normal Mean

  • Exercises

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