Example 2: Parameter Estimation and Probabilistic Inference
Azevedo-Filho and Shachter (1994) reviews Laplace's method results (univariate and multivariate) and presents a detailed example showing the method used in parameter estimation and probabilistic inference under a bayesian perspective. Laplace's method is applied to a meta-analysis problem from the medical domain, involving experimental data, and compared to other techniques. (Azevedo-Filho & Shachter 1994)
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