Chapter 6. Bayesian Inference for Discrete Random Variables

  1. William M. Bolstad

Published Online: 28 JAN 2005

DOI: 10.1002/047172212X.ch6

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

How to Cite

Bolstad, W. M. (2005) Bayesian Inference for Discrete Random Variables, in Introduction to Bayesian Statistics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/047172212X.ch6

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;
  • Bayesian universe;
  • horizontal and vertical dimension

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Two Equivalent Ways of Using Bayes' Theorem

  • Bayes' Theorem for Binomial with Discrete Prior

  • Important Consequences of Bayes' Theorem

  • Exercises

  • Computer Exercises