Collecting Bayesian material scattered throughout the literature Current Trends in Bayesian Methodology with Applications examines the latest methodological and applied aspects of Bayesian statistics. The book covers biostatistics econometrics reliability and risk analysis spatial statistics image analysis shape analysis Bayesian computation clustering uncertainty assessment high-energy astrophysics neural networking fuzzy information objective Bayesian methodologies empirical Bayes methods small area estimation and many more topics. Each chapter is self-contained and focuses on a Bayesian methodology. It gives an overview of the area presents theoretical insights and emphasizes applications through motivating examples. This book reflects the diversity of Bayesian analysis from novel Bayesian methodology such as nonignorable response and factor analysis to state-of-the-art applications in economics astrophysics biomedicine oceanography and other areas. It guides readers in using Bayesian techniques for a range of statistical analyses.|Current Trends in Bayesian Methodology with Applications | Statistics
