gamma: Define a gamma prior distribution

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gammaR Documentation

Define a gamma prior distribution

Description

gamma(shape,rate)

Usage

gamma(shape = 2, rate = 1)

Arguments

shape

the form parameter alpha in gamma distribution

rate

the rate parameter beta in gamma distribution

Details

Define a gamma prior distribution using the hyper parameters shape and rate, by default an gamma(2,1) distribution is return.

Value

a numerical vector interpreted as a prior in Stan


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