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STAT 676 - Bayesian Statistics

STAT 676: Bayesian Statistics (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: STAT 551B or STAT 670B. Counts toward Astronomy, M.S. (2026-27), Astronomy, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Complete at Least 15 Additional Units
  • Areas of Study
  • Electives
  • Prescribed Electives
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Bayes’ theorem; conjugate priors; likelihood principle; posterior probability intervals; Bayes factors; prior elicitation; reference priors; computational techniques; hierarchical models; empirical and approximate Bayesian inference; posterior sensitivity analysis; decision theory.
Prerequisites
STAT 551B or STAT 670B.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

STAT 676 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all STAT classes for other terms.