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Bayesian Selective Inference: Non-informative Priors

Statistics Theory 2021-05-12 v2 Statistics Theory

Abstract

We discuss Bayesian inference for parameters selected using the data. First, we provide a critical analysis of the existing positions in the literature regarding the correct Bayesian approach under selection. Second, we propose two types of non-informative priors for selection models. These priors may be employed to produce a posterior distribution in the absence of prior information as well as to provide well-calibrated frequentist inference for the selected parameter. We test the proposed priors empirically in several scenarios.

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@article{arxiv.2008.04584,
  title  = {Bayesian Selective Inference: Non-informative Priors},
  author = {Daniel G. Rasines and G. Alastair Young},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2008.04584},
  year   = {2021}
}

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24 pages, 7 figures

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