Density functions for the model parameter. fp(a,sd) is the normal density: 1/(sd*sqrt(2*pi))*exp(-(a^2)/(2*sd^2)). ft and fl are the exponential density (with a fixed rate = 1): exp(-a).
fp(a, sd)
ft(a)
fl(a)
Parameter.
Standard deviation.
Numeric value of the computed density.
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