Bayesian Statistics Seminar
North Carolina State University
presents
Dr. Helen (Hao) Zhang
North Carolina State University
"Generalized smoothing spline for Bayesian estimation with a partially improper prior"
ABSTRACT
Firstly, I will talk about the equivalence of spline and generalized
smoothing spline to Bayesian estimation with a partially improper
prior. This is based on the paper Wahba (1978). Then the Bayesian confidence interval
for smoothing spline estimate will be briefly introduced from two perspectives:
Wahba (1985) Nychka (1988).
Secondly, if time permitting, I will talk about an open problem
related to my current research. It is a variant of smoothing spline
for simultaneous model selection and estimation. We can discuss the
possible way of Bayesian construction for the method of interest.
Tuesday, October, 12, 2004
4:00 - 5:00 pm
208 Patterson Hall