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BRugs (version 0.8-4)

modelCompile: Compiling the model

Description

This function builds the data structures needed to carry out MCMC sampling.

Usage

modelCompile(numChains = 1)

Arguments

numChains
Simulation is carried out for numChains chains.

Value

  • When the model has been successfully compiled, model compiled message should be printed.

concept

compile

Details

The model is checked for completeness and consistency with the data. A node called deviance is automatically created which calculates minus twice the log-likelihood at each iteration, up to a constant. This node can be used like any other node in the graphical model.

See Also

BRugs, help.WinBUGS