Bayesian Statistics Seminar
North Carolina State University
presents
Dr. Bibhuti Bhattacharyya
North Carolina State University
"Splines and its application in Bayesian regression"
ABSTRACT
The use of smoothing splines in nonparametric regression estimation problems and its interpretation as a Bayesian posterior estimate using integrated Weiner process is well known. We reviewed a class of natural cubic splines (NCS) in our last meeting. This discussion focuses on smoothing splines and its application to construct prior distribution for regression function using integrated Weiner process.
Tuesday, September, 21, 2004
4:00 - 5:00 pm
208 Patterson Hall