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MCMC convergence diagnostics and analysis

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What this skill does


# MCMC Diagnostics

## Purpose

Provides MCMC convergence diagnostics and analysis capabilities for validating Bayesian inference results.

## Capabilities

- Rhat (potential scale reduction) computation
- Effective sample size (ESS) calculation
- Trace plot generation
- Autocorrelation analysis
- Divergence detection
- Energy diagnostic (E-BFMI)

## Usage Guidelines

1. **Convergence Check**: Verify Rhat < 1.01 for all parameters
2. **Sample Quality**: Ensure ESS is sufficient for inference
3. **Visual Inspection**: Review trace plots for mixing
4. **Divergences**: Address divergent transitions

## Tools/Libraries

- ArviZ
- CODA
- MCMCpack

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