Bayesian nonparametric estimators derived from conditional Gibbs structures

Citation
Lijoi, Antonio et al., Bayesian nonparametric estimators derived from conditional Gibbs structures, Annals of applied probability , 18(4), 2008, pp. 1519-1547
ISSN journal
10505164
Volume
18
Issue
4
Year of publication
2008
Pages
1519 - 1547
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
We consider discrete nonparametric priors which induce Gibbs-type exchangeable random partitions and investigate their posterior behavior in detail. In particular, we deduce conditional distributions and the corresponding Bayesian nonparametric estimators, which can be readily exploited for predicting various features of additional samples. The results provide useful tools for genomic applications where prediction of future outcomes is required.