The Metropolis-Hastings algorithm

preprint2016arXivOpen access

Abstract

This short note is a self-contained and basic introduction to the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, this ubiquitous tool used for producing dependent simulations from an arbitrary distribution. The document illustrates the principles of the methodology on simple examples with R codes and provides references to the recent extensions of the method.

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