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Bayesian Methods in Cosmology\n\nComprehensive introduction to Bayesian methods in cosmological studies, for graduate students and researchers in cosmology, astrophysics and applied statistics.\n\nMichael P. Hobson (Edited by), Andrew H. Jaffe (Edited by), Andrew R. Liddle (Edited by), Pia Mukherjee (Edited by), David Parkinson (Edited by)\n\n9780521887946 (SKU 3291396), Cambridge University Press\n\nHardback, published 10 December 2009\n\n316 pages\n25.3 x 18 x 2 cm, 0.78 kg\n\nIn recent years cosmologists have advanced from largely qualitative models of the Universe to precision modelling using Bayesian methods, in order to determine the properties of the Universe to high accuracy. This timely book is the only comprehensive introduction to the use of Bayesian methods in cosmological studies, and is an essential reference for graduate students and researchers in cosmology, astrophysics and applied statistics. The first part of the book focuses on methodology, setting the basic found]