1.7 Look ahead

1.7.1 4 units

1. Bayesian foundations: 5 chapters

Focus: models & distributions (conjugate family)

2. Posterior simulations & analysis: 3 chapters

Focus: when conjugate is not an option: MCMC then posterior analysis

3. Bayesian regression & classification

Focus: extending unit 1 reponse variable (Y) with predictor variables (X)

4. Hierarchical Bayesian models

Focus: expanding unit 3 to accomodate and harness grouped data.