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Exact beta-binomial credibility with unequal exposures (Z=M/(M+α+β))

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For a common success chance with beta prior and conditionally independent binomial observations of sizes mi​, put M=∑i​mi​ and s=∑i​xi​. Beta-binomial conjugacy gives posterior mean (α+s)/(α+β+M), equal to Z(s/M)+(1−Z)α/(α+β). Multiplying by the next exposure predicts its expected count. The factor tends to one as exposure increases and to zero as prior concentration increases at fixed prior mean.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2006 / iii / Paper 43 / 4 / Solution
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