Discussion of "Is Bayes Posterior just Quick and Dirty Confidence?" by D. A. S. Fraser

TL;DR

This paper discusses the relationship between Bayesian posterior probabilities and frequentist confidence intervals, analyzing their similarities and differences to clarify their roles in statistical inference.

Contribution

It provides a critical analysis of Fraser's work, clarifying the conceptual distinctions and connections between Bayesian and frequentist methods.

Findings

Bayesian posteriors can be interpreted as confidence measures under certain conditions.

The paper highlights the philosophical and practical differences between Bayesian and confidence approaches.

It emphasizes the importance of understanding the context when comparing these statistical methods.

Abstract

Discussion of "Is Bayes Posterior just Quick and Dirty Confidence?" by D. A. S. Fraser [arXiv:1112.5582].