JSM Preliminary Online Program
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Washington Convention Center = “CC”, Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel = “RH”

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CE_25C Tue, 8/4/09, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM RH-Meeting Rooms 8 & 9
Monte Carlo and Bayesian Computation with R - Continuing Education - Course
ASA, Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences
Instructor(s): Maria Rizzo, Bowling Green State University, James Albert, Bowling Green State University
This course explores the use of the statistical system R in Monte Carlo experiments, simulation-based inference, and Bayesian computation. R tools are described for generating random variables, computing criteria of statistical procedures, and replicating the procedure to compute quantities such as mean squared error and probability of coverage. R commands for implementing simulation-based procedures such as bootstrap and permutation tests will be outlined. The use of R in Bayesian computation will be described, including the programming of the posterior distribution and use of different R tools to summarize the posterior. We will focus on the application of Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithms and diagnostic methods to assess convergence of the algorithms.
 

JSM 2009 For information, contact jsm@amstat.org or phone (888) 231-3473. If you have questions about the Continuing Education program, please contact the Education Department.
Revised September, 2008