The responses to this "quiz" will not be available to your classmates.
It is untimed.
Jan 7, 11:59 pm
Getting to Know the Course Website
Take time go over the contents of this website, especially read the policies section. Do not forget to bookmark stats115.com.
Syllabus Quiz
Timed 30 min. Before taking it you need to read all the information on this course website. If you have questions come to office hours first before taking the quiz.
Jan 7, 11:59 pm
Download and install R
Yes, you do need to download and install unless you have the latest version.
Download and install RStudio
Yes, you do need to download and install unless you have the latest version. Download the free Desktop version.
Install bayesrules package. Make sure to run the code in the Console and not in a R script.
Install rstan
Installation of rstan is quite an experience in comparison to other R packages.
Read the guide provided at the link and follow the steps. You can stop for now if you make it to
Checking the C++ Toolchain
Download VPN
Use the instructions to download VPN so that you can access resources
that are only available on the campus network.
Toolbox Quiz
Jan 7, 11:59 pm
Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
Probability Review
Bayes' Rule for Events
Review of ggplot
If you need a refresher on ggplot you can watch the ggplot video from my ICS80 class.
Review of the pipe operator
If you need a refresher on the pipe operator you can watch the video from my ICS80 class.
Simulating the Posterior for Events
Bayes' Rule for Events Quiz
Jan 7, 11:59 pm
Reading from Bayes Rules! book
Chapter 1, Sections 2.1 and 2.2
Bayesian Basics Homework
Jan 15, 11:59 pm
Notes
Links
Due
Bayes' Rule for Random Variables
Bayes' Rule for Random Variables Quiz
Jan 14, 11:59 pm
The Beta Prior
Beta Prior Quiz
Jan 14, 11:59 pm
The Beta-Binomial Model
The Beta-Binomial Quiz
Jan 14, 11:59 pm
Reading from Bayes Rules! book
Sections 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4
Homework 2
Jan 22, 11:59 pm
Notes
Links
Due
Beta-Binomial Review and Posterior Simulation
Balance in Bayesian Analyses
Sequentialiy in Bayesian Analyses
Balance and Sequentiality Quiz
Jan 21, 11:59 pm
Reading from Bayes Rules! book
Sections 3.5, 3.6 and all sections in Chapter 4
Homework 3
Jan 29, 11:59 pm
Notes
Links
Due
The Gamma-Poisson Model
The Gamma-Poisson Quiz
Jan 28, 11:59 pm
The Normal-Normal Model
The Normal-Normal Quiz
Jan 28, 11:59 pm
Reading from Bayes Rules! book
Chapter 5
Homework 4
Feb 5, 11:59 pm
Notes
Links
Due
Grid Approximation
Grid Approximation Quiz
Feb 4, 11:59 pm
Markov Chains with RStan
Markov Chains Quiz
Feb 4, 11:59 pm
Reading from Bayes Rules! book
Chapter 6
Mock Midterm
Will not be graded
Notes
Links
Due
Metropolis-Hastings Algorithm
Metropolis-Hastings Quiz
Feb 12, 11:59 pm
Midterm
Live during discussion. You need to be logged onto zoom simultaneously.