(4)SP, alternate years. An introduction to Bayesian statistical methods. Conjugate prior distributions are studied, but computational methods are emphasized and developed in the context of practical data analysis methods. Prerequisite(s): MATH 171 or a grade of B- or better in MATH 132; CS 106 or CS 108; and one from STAT 241, STAT 243, STAT 245, or STAT 343; or permission of the instructor.