Efficient Bayesian inference with Hamiltonian Monte Carlo -- Michael Betancourt (Part 1)

Why it was recommended

it was a fantastic primer on the basic concepts and motivations of mcmc, and later hmc

Strong recommendationleecarraher · Original2022-10

What it covers

Michael Betancourt's lecture at MLSS Iceland 2014 on efficient Bayesian inference with Hamiltonian Monte Carlo. It covers MCMC concepts and motivation and the problems of. It is for someone who wants the derivation, proof, or implementation detail.

Video details

Channel

MLSS Iceland 2014

Length

1 hr 29 min

Year

2014

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