Statistics Papers
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
2001
Publication Source
Institute of Mathematical Statistics Lecture Notes - Monograph Series
Volume
38
Start Page
65
Last Page
116
DOI
10.1214/lnms/1215540964
Abstract
In principle, the Bayesian approach to model selection is straightforward. Prior probability distributions are used to describe the uncertainty surrounding all unknowns. After observing the data, the posterior distribution provides a coherent post data summary of the remaining uncertainty which is relevant for model selection. However, the practical implementation of this approach often requires carefully tailored priors and novel posterior calculation methods. In this article, we illustrate some of the fundamental practical issues that arise for two different model selection problems: the variable selection problem for the linear model and the CART model selection problem.
Recommended Citation
Chipman, H. A., George, E. I., & McCulloch, R. E. (2001). The Practical Implementation of Bayesian Model Selection. Institute of Mathematical Statistics Lecture Notes - Monograph Series, 38 65-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1214/lnms/1215540964
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Date Posted: 27 November 2017