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Announcing a course taking place next month at the Statistical Services Centre,
The University of Reading.
Summary information is given below. For more details, view our website on
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/ssc/ or email [log in to unmask]
***Practical Bayesian Data Analysis***
16 - 18 June
Bayesian statistical methods utilise prior information about model parameters in
the inference process. Although the idea is not new, it is only relatively
recently that modern computational methods have made Bayesian data analysis a
practical possibility. In particular, simulation methods such as Markov chain
Monte Carlo (MCMC), implemented in the WinBUGS software, enable the Bayesian
analysis of an exceptionally wide range of statistical models. Even when no
prior information is available, the flexibility offered by this approach far
exceeds that of any other modelling framework.
The emphasis in this course is on practical data analysis, although the
essential theory will be explained. Starting from simple single parameter
models, the course will develop an approach to the analysis of quite complex
data structures. The course will include a practical introduction to WinBUGS
and will also make use of S-PLUS or R.
Statistical Services Centre
The University of Reading
Harry Pitt Building
Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6FN
UK
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/ssc/
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