Choosing priors in Bayesian ecological models by simulating from the prior predictive distribution
Abstract Bayesian data analysis is increasingly used in ecology, but prior specification remains focused on choosing non‐informative priors (e.g., flat or vague priors). One barrier to choosing more informative priors is that priors must be specified on model parameters (e.g., intercepts, slopes, an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Ecosphere |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3739 |