1. Novel methods and application of Bayesian hierarchical regression models Open Access Author: Zhang, Amy Title: Novel methods and application of Bayesian hierarchical regression models Graduate Program: Statistics Keywords: Bayesian modelsBayesian hierarchical regressionApproximate cross-validationInformation poolingStatistics File: Download Thesis_AZhang_1005.pdf Committee Members: David Hunter, Major Field MemberXiaoyue Niu, Major Field MemberC Lee Giles, Outside Unit & Field MemberLe Bao, Chair & Dissertation AdvisorEphraim Mont Hanks, Program Head/ChairMichael J. Daniels, Special Member