Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Second Cycle

Education facts

Code: ST440A

The Bayesian approach to statistical inference rests on a wider interpretation of probabilities where personal information about unknown quantities can be expressed following the rules of probability. This enables the inclusion of this prior information in the statistical analysis. The following topics are covered in the course: Subjective probabilities, basic decision theory, Bayes rule and Bayesian inference, hypothesis testing and model choice, conjugate distributions.

Entry requirements

First-cycle courses of 90 credits in Statistics, alternatively first-cycle courses of 30 credits in statistics and 60 credits in mathematics, alternatively first-cycle courses of 60 credits in statistics including 7.5 credits of Statistical theory and 7.5 credits of Regression analysis/Econometrics. The applicant must also have the courses Probability Theory, Second Cycle, 5 credits and Computational Statistics, Second Cycle, 7.5 credits, as well as qualifications corresponding to the course English 6/English level 2 from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Second Cycle

  Örebro University

  Örebro

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 11 October 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %