Bayesian Social Science Statistics: Volume 2: Getting Productive

Author:   Jeff Gill (American University) ,  Le Bao (City University of Hong Kong)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781009340977


Pages:   116
Publication Date:   19 March 2026
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Bayesian Social Science Statistics: Volume 2: Getting Productive


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This Element introduces the basics of Bayesian regression modeling using modern computational tools. This Element only assumes that the reader has taken a basic statistics course and has seen Bayesian inference at the introductory level of Gill and Bao (2024). Some matrix algebra knowledge is assumed but the authors walk carefully through the necessary structures at the start of this Element. At the end of the process readers will fully understand how Bayesian regression models are developed and estimated, including linear and nonlinear versions. The sections cover theoretical principles and real-world applications in order to provide motivation and intuition. Because Bayesian methods are intricately tied to software, code in R and Python is provided throughout.

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Author:   Jeff Gill (American University) ,  Le Bao (City University of Hong Kong)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9781009340977


ISBN 10:   1009340972
Pages:   116
Publication Date:   19 March 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: the purpose and scope of this element; 2. A review of Bayesian principles and inference; 3. Monte Carlo tools for computational power; 4. A simple introduction to the mathematics of Markov Chains; 5. Markov Chain Monte Carlo for estimating Bayesian models; 6. Basic Bayesian regression models; 7. Nonlinear Bayesian regression models; 8. Model evaluation and mechanical issues with MCMC estimation; 9. Final remarks; References.

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