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STAT 244Bayesian Decision Theory

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Explores conceptual and theoretical bases of statistical decision making under uncertainty. Focuses on axiomatic foundations of expected utility, elicitation of subjective probabilities and utilities, and the value of information and modern computational methods for decision problems. (Formerly AMS 221.)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): STAT 203 or equivalent; and STAT 206 or STAT 206B; or permission of the instructor. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
Crown Clrm 105B. SansoOpen 8/10

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Bruno Sanso2.2 / 53.4 / 527%52

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