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Inverse-Wishart distribution (IWp​(ν,R))

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If W∼Wp​(ν,R−1) has the Wishart distribution, then W−1 has the inverse-Wishart distribution. For ν>p+1, its expected value is R/(ν−p−1); below this threshold the matrix mean does not exist. It commonly models a covariance matrix, but couples the prior behavior of variances and correlations.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2008 / iii / Paper 44 / 4 / d / Solution

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