Question: Here we apply Bayesian inference to an everyday problem. Suppose we have a coin and are not sure if it is a fair coin or

Here we apply Bayesian inference to an everyday problem. Suppose we have a coin and are not sure if it is a fair coin or a double-headed coin. The two hypotheses would be Hf : p(H) = 0.5 and Hd : p(H) = 1. Our priors would be p(Hf ) = 0.999, p(Hd) = 0.001 and our data would be 6 successive heads.Please Use R code!!!!Not mathematical method

Apply Bayes's theorem to calculate the posterior probabilities for Hf and Hd.

With these priors, how many heads would you need to observe to take your posterior probability for Hd to exceed 0.5?

(harder) Compare the results with a conventional frequentist analysis.

Give an example of Bayes's theorem in your everyday life. State 2 or 3 hypotheses clearly, state your priors clearly, state your data clearly, state your likelihoods clearly and apply Bayes's theorem to your situation. Comment briefly on whether Bayesian logic is operating as expected in this situation.

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