This course introduces the theoretical, philosophical, and mathematical foundations of Bayesian Statistical inference. Students will learn to apply this foundational knowledge to real-world data science problems. Topics include the use and interpretations of probability theory in Bayesian inference; Bayes� theorem for statistical parameters; conjugate, improper, and objective priors distributions; data science applications of Bayesian inference; and ethical implications of Bayesian statistics.
instructor(s)
Zaharatos, Brian R
Primary Instructor
- Summer 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026