We apply a Bayesian "razor" to forecast Bayes factors between different parameterizations of the galaxy cluster mass function. To demonstrate this approach, we calculate the minimum size N-body simulation needed for strong evidence favoring a two-parameter mass function over one-parameter mass functions and visa versa, as a function of the minimum cluster mass.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1009.1906,
title = {Slicing cluster mass functions with a Bayesian razor},
author = {Carolyn D. Sealfon},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1009.1906},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
5 pages, 2 figures, accepted to Astronomische Nachrichten