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Efficient and context-dependent Bayesian model selection.

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Underhill, Nick (2016) Efficient and context-dependent Bayesian model selection. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

In this thesis, we argue that the development of a number of context-dependent modifications to standard model selection approaches are warranted from an applied statistical standpoint, where we would generally accept that not only is no candidate model likely to be correct, but also that different models may be preferred for different purposes.

To achieve this we propose three types of modification. First, we consider modifications to Bayes factor selection which proceed by specialising the Bayes factor to particular variables of interest, or as an alternative, by placing vague, adaptive priors on variables of less interest.

We suggest that, particularly when the analyst wishes to assess models in light of a specific utility, scoring rules have an important role to play, and propose a new bias corrected score based information criterion which can be tailored to the utility at hand.

Finally, we present results on a modular assessment framework for ‘big’ models whose components can be expressed in terms of exponential families. Such an approach allows components of the broader model to be assessed individually, and the assessments combined into an overall model score. We believe that this enables the analyst to allow certain judgements about data assessment periods and exchangeability of future data to be accommodated.

We conclude with a discussion of areas for further research.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation (PhD)
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Bayesian statistical decision theory, Mathematical models, Mathematical statistics
Official Date: June 2016
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June 2016Submitted
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: Department of Statistics
Thesis Type: PhD
Publication Status: Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: Smith, J. Q., 1953-
Format of File: pdf
Extent: ix, 128 leaves : illustrations, charts
Language: eng

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