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PyMC Bayesian Modeler

PyMC probabilistic programming skill for hierarchical Bayesian models in physics data analysis

BY a5c-aiUPDATED Oct 30, 2026
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description: PyMC probabilistic programming skill for hierarchical Bayesian models in physics data analysis
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metadata:
  specialization: physics
  domain: science
  category: data-analysis
  phase: 6
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  domains: [domain:physics]
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# PyMC Bayesian Modeler

## Purpose

Provides expert guidance on PyMC for Bayesian modeling in physics, including hierarchical models and advanced inference methods.

## Capabilities

- Probabilistic model construction
- NUTS/HMC sampling
- Variational inference
- Gaussian processes
- Model comparison (WAIC, LOO)
- Prior predictive checks

## Usage Guidelines

1. **Model Building**: Construct probabilistic models
2. **Priors**: Specify informative or weakly informative priors
3. **Sampling**: Use NUTS for efficient sampling
4. **Diagnostics**: Check convergence with trace plots and r-hat
5. **Comparison**: Compare models with information criteria

## Tools/Libraries

- PyMC
- arviz
- Theano/JAX
COMPATIBILITY & REFERENCES

Platform guidance

Imported from the listed AgentSkill.sh category. Complete supplied package files and notices are retained. Required external tools and credentials are not installed. No bundled code was executed during import. Individual agent task behavior has not been tested.