Measuring Statistical Evidence Using Relative Belief

ISBN-13: 9781032098562 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 250 str.

Michael Evans

Opis

This book provides an overview of recent work on developing a theory of statistical inference based on measuring statistical evidence. It attempts to establish a gold standard for how a statistical analysis should proceed. The book illustrates relative belief theory using many examples and describes the strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Th

Spis treści

Statistical Problems. Probability. Characterizing Statistical Evidence. Measuring Statistical Evidence Using Relative Belief. Choosing and Checking the Model and Prior. Conclusions. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

O autorze

Michael Evans is a professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on statistical inference, particularly a theory of inference based on the concept of relative belief. He is an associate editor of Bayesian Analysis and a former president of the Statistical Society of Canada.