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A Bayesian Computer Model Analysis of Robust Bayesian Analyses

Vernon, I.; Gosling, J.P.

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Abstract

We harness the power of Bayesian emulation techniques, designed to aid the analysis of complex computer models, to examine the structure of complex Bayesian analyses themselves. These techniques facilitate robust Bayesian analyses and/or sensitivity analyses of complex problems, and hence allow global exploration of the impacts of choices made in both the likelihood and prior specification. We show how previously intractable problems in robustness studies can be overcome using emulation techniques, and how these methods allow other scientists to quickly extract approximations to posterior results corresponding to their own particular subjective specification. The utility and flexibility of our method is demonstrated on a reanalysis of a real application where Bayesian methods were employed to capture beliefs about river flow. We discuss the obvious extensions and directions of future research that such an approach opens up.

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Vernon, I., & Gosling, J. (2023). A Bayesian Computer Model Analysis of Robust Bayesian Analyses. Bayesian Analysis, 18(4), 1367-1399. https://doi.org/10.1214/22-ba1340

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Oct 21, 2022
Online Publication Date Nov 14, 2022
Publication Date 2023-12
Deposit Date Jan 20, 2016
Publicly Available Date Jan 10, 2023
Journal Bayesian Analysis
Print ISSN 1936-0975
Electronic ISSN 1931-6690
Publisher International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 4
Pages 1367-1399
DOI https://doi.org/10.1214/22-ba1340
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1394349

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