A Sequential Monte Carlo Framework for Adaptive Bayesian Model Discrimination Designs Using Mutual Information

  • Christopher C. Drovandi
  • James M. McGree
  • Anthony N. Pettitt
Conference paper
Part of the Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics book series (PROMS, volume 63)

Abstract

In this paper we present a unified sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) framework for performing sequential experimental design for discriminating between a set of models. The model discrimination utility that we advocate is fully Bayesian and based upon the mutual information. SMC provides a convenient way to estimate the mutual information. Our experience suggests that the approach works well on either a set of discrete or continuous models and outperforms other model discrimination approaches.

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Copyright information

© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014

Authors and Affiliations

  • Christopher C. Drovandi
    • 1
  • James M. McGree
    • 1
  • Anthony N. Pettitt
    • 1
  1. 1.Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbaneAustralia

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