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use inverse-logit transform in BYM2 model

ConnorDonegan opened this issue · comments

The BYM2 model in stan_icar implements the model from: Morris et al "Bayesian hierarchical spatial models: Implementing the Besag York Mollié model in stan." They apply a normal prior to the logit-transformed 'mixing' parameter rho; geostan assigns a uniform prior to rho directly.

  • Use their method and test it out
  • Implement the model as done in the paper unless it seems worse than the current implementation
  • didn't update for sake of keeping a hidden prior distribution diffuse, as there's no danger here due to constraint on the parameter (0, 1)