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1 online resource |
Series |
Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics ; volume XXVI |
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Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics (Series) ; v. XXVI.
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Contents |
Bayesian inference and computation: a beginner's guide -- Inverse problems in astronomy -- Bayesian inference in extra-solar planet searches -- Bayesian cosmology -- An introduction to objective Bayesian statistics |
Summary |
"Bayesian methods are increasingly being employed in many different areas of physical sciences research. In astrophysics, models are used to make predictions to compare to observations that are incomplete and uncertain, so the comparison must be pursued by following a probabilistic approach. With contributions from leading experts, this volume covers the foundations of Bayesian inference, a description of the applicable computational methods, and recent results from their application to areas such as exoplanet detection and characterisation, image reconstruction, and cosmology. With content that appeals both to young researchers seeking to learn about Bayesian methods and to astronomers wishing to incorporate these approaches into their research, it provides the next generation of researchers with tools of modern data analysis that are becoming standard in astrophysical research"-- Provided by publisher |
Notes |
Lectures presented at the XXVI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics, held in La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, Nov. 3-14, 2014 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Astrophysics -- Mathematical models -- Congresses
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Bayesian statistical decision theory -- Congresses
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Astronomy -- Mathematical models -- Congresses
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Cosmology -- Mathematical models -- Congresses
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Astronomy -- Mathematical models
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Astrophysics -- Mathematical models
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Bayesian statistical decision theory
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Cosmology -- Mathematical models
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proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Asensio Ramos, Andrés, editor.
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Arregui, Iñigo, editor.
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ISBN |
9781108619837 |
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1108619835 |
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9781316182406 |
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1316182401 |
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1107499585 |
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9781107499584 |
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