R

Approximate Bayesian inference for structural equation models

Haziq Jamil, Research Specialist, Statistics

Oct 8, 12:00 - 13:00

B9 R2325

Laplace approximation Bayes estimators copulas R

This talk reviews a fast approximate Bayesian SEM method that combines Laplace, variational Bayes, and Gaussian copula techniques to deliver near-MLE speed with MCMC-like inference, and is implemented in the R package INLAvaan.