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Introducing Monte Carlo Methods with R

Handbook / Manual
Series: Use R!
By: Christian P Robert and George Casella
283 pages, Figs
Publisher: Springer Nature
Introducing Monte Carlo Methods with R
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  • Introducing Monte Carlo Methods with R ISBN: 9781441915757 Paperback Dec 2009 Not in stock: Usually dispatched within 1-2 weeks
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About this book

Computational techniques based on simulation have now become an essential part of the statistician's toolbox. It is thus crucial to provide statisticians with a practical understanding of those methods, and there is no better way to develop intuition and skills for simulation than to use simulation to solve statistical problems. This volume covers the main tools used in statistical simulation from a programmer's point of view, explaining the R implementation of each simulation technique and providing the output for better understanding and comparison.

The book does not require a preliminary exposure to the R programming language or to Monte Carlo methods, nor an advanced mathematical background. While many examples are set within a Bayesian framework, advanced expertise in Bayesian statistics is not required. The book covers basic random generation algorithms, Monte Carlo techniques for integration and optimization, convergence diagnoses, Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, including Metropolis, Hastings and Gibbs algorithms, and adaptive algorithms. All chapters include exercises and all R programs are available as an R package called mcsm.

Contents

Basic R programming.- Random variable generation.- Monte Carlo integration.- Controling and accelerating convergence.- Monte Carlo Optimization.- Metropolis-Hastings algorithms.- Gibbs samplers.- Convergence Monitoring for MCMC algorithms.

Customer Reviews

Handbook / Manual
Series: Use R!
By: Christian P Robert and George Casella
283 pages, Figs
Publisher: Springer Nature
Media reviews

From the reviews: "Robert and Casella's new book uses the programming language R, a favorite amongst (Bayesian) statisticians to introduce in eight chapters both basic and advanced Monte Carlo techniques ! . The book could be used as the basic textbook for a semester long course on computational statistics with emphasis on Monte Carlo tools ! . useful for (and should be next to the computer of) a large body of hands on graduate students, researchers, instructors and practitioners ! ." (Hedibert Freitas Lopes, Journal of the American Statistical Association, Vol. 106 (493), March, 2011) "Chapters focuses on MCMC methods the Metropolis--Hastings algorithm, Gibbs sampling, and monitoring and adaptation for MCMC algorithms. ! There are exercises within and at the end of all chapters ! . Overall, the level of the book makes it suitable for graduate students and researchers. Others who wish to implement Monte Carlo methods, particularly MCMC methods for Bayesian analysis will also find it useful." (David Scott, International Statistical Review, Vol. 78 (3), 2010)

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