Bayesian Inference with Probability Matrix Decomposition Models.

Meulders, Michel; De Boeck, Paul; Van Mechelen, Iven; Gelman, Andrew; Maris, Eric

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ERIC Number: EJ642254

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Publication Date: 2001

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Bayesian Inference with Probability Matrix Decomposition Models.

Meulders, Michel; De Boeck, Paul; Van Mechelen, Iven; Gelman, Andrew; Maris, Eric

Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, v26 n2 p153-79 Sum 2001

Presents a fully Bayesian analysis for the Probability Matrix Decomposition (PMD) model using the Gibbs sampler. Identifies the advantages of this approach and illustrates the approach by applying the PMD model to opinions of respondents from different countries concerning the possibility of contracting AIDS in a specific situation. (SLD)

Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Matrices, Probability, Psychometrics, Statistical Inference

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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