The course previously numbered STA 360L has been renumbered to STA 402L. This change goes into effect 2025-08-15.**
Principles of data analysis and advanced statistical modeling. Bayesian inference, prior and posterior distributions. Linear, multivariate, and multi-level models. Model checking and selection. Stochastic simulation by Markov Chain Monte Carlo.
Prerequisites: Regression (STA 221L) and Statistical Inference (STA 332).
Not open to students with credit for STA 360L, STA 602L, or STA 702L.