Joshua Cook
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Experimenting with multi-level and hierarchical splines in PyMC
I experimented with different structures for multi-level and hierarchical splines in PyMC, including using a multivariate normal prior distribution over the spline parameters.
Last updated on Feb 28, 2022
43 min read
Programming
PyMC3 MCMC performance with and without Theano's NumPy BLAS warning (updated with PyMC v4 comparison!)
Does the warning ‘Using NumPy C-API based implementation for BLAS functions’ from Theano when using PyMC3 affect the performance of MCMC?
Last updated on Mar 4, 2022
6 min read
Non-linear model of serial dilutions with Stan
Modeling the standard curve of a standard dilution experiment with Stan as presented in
Bayesian Data Analysis
by Gelman
et al
.
Last updated on Jan 22, 2022
10 min read
Bayesian Data Analysis
SwiftBar plugin for storing text snippets
My simple application to put oft copied text in easy reach in my Mac’s menu bar.
Last updated on Jan 16, 2022
5 min read
Applications
Type hinting a list subclass in Python with function overloading
How to support type hints of the dunder methods on your subclass of the built-in Python list using
function overloading
.
Last updated on Nov 13, 2021
7 min read
Programming
Setting up Appwrite on DigitalOcean
A step-by-step tutorial on how to get a powerful backend system up and running on Digital Ocean.
Last updated on Oct 16, 2021
5 min read
Applications
Notes on 'Deep Work'
My notes on the book
Deep Work
by Cal Newport about how to maximize productivity and success on meaningful work.
Last updated on Sep 18, 2021
15 min read
Productivity
Mixing centered and non-centered parameterizations in a hierarchical model with PyMC3
How to build a hierarchical model in PyMC3 with a mixture of centered and non-centered parameterizations to avoid the dreaded funnel degeneracies.
Last updated on Jul 16, 2021
21 min read
Programming
Conducting a Bayesian analysis with 'rstanarm' and publishing with 'distill'
A brief description of the tools and process behind my recent analysis of data from a study of the ‘Facial Feedback Hypothesis’.
Last updated on May 30, 2021
6 min read
Programming
Xcode Logger Notes
A few useful notes for using the logging system in Swift apps on Apple platforms.
Last updated on Mar 24, 2021
4 min read
Programming
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Swift
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