The linear regression model
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Who It’s For: Anyone already familiar with both frequentist and Bayesian linear regression models, who wants a thorough understanding of Bayesian modelling
Why We Love It:Visual learners will appreciate the figures throughout this chapter that illustrate the concepts of model fit and evaluation. The benefits of the Bayesian approach are also explained
Citation: Lynch, S.M. (2007). The Linear Regression Model. In: Lynch, S.M. (eds) Introduction to Applied Bayesian Statistics and Estimation for Social Scientists. Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71265-9_7
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