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This course covers advanced topics in Bayesian statistical analysis beyond the introductory course. Therefore knowledge of basic Bayesian statistics is assumed (at the level of “A first course in Bayesian statistical methods”, by Peter Hoff (Springer, 2009). The models and computational methods will be introduced with emphasis on applications to real data problems. This course will cover nonparametric Bayesian models including Gaussian process, Dirichlet process (DP), Polya trees, dependent DP, Indian buffet process, etc. Recommended Course Background: EN.550.632 or permission from the instructor