STA 340

Bayesian Statistics

Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026

1 sectionNo open sections · 1 checked
Add to a schedule

Catalog description

This course explores the Bayesian approach to statistical analysis, and its differences and similarities compared to classical methods. Students will learn to conduct Bayesian analysises of data from multiple disciplines, by coding basic and multi-level models in software such as R Stan, or JAGS. Prerequisite: STA-309, STA-310, MAT-355 or STA-335. JONKMAN

Sections

Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details

Updated 4 hours ago

01

FullSeats: 12/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM
Class #98433-STA-340-01Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
0 available12 enrolled12 capacity2 waitlist
Days & times
Tu Th · 2:40 – 4:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 27 – Dec 18
Location
Noyce Science Ctr 2402
Instructor
Jeff Jonkman

Section notes

Develop an informed critical or theoretical perspective on the social impact of data collection, including the social construction of data production, and the use of algorithmic techniques to process that data.

Details checked 4 hours agoSeats checked 4 hours ago
Class numbers and section codes come from the registrar.
Spot missing or incorrect course data?