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Short Course: Introduction to Bayesian Analysis using WinBUGS
31 January - 1 February, 2007
This introductory course is aimed at statisticians, data analysts and
quantitative researchers who are interested in finding out what Bayesian
methods are all about, and how to apply them to analyse their data using
the WinBUGS software. There is a large practical component to this
course with time for hands-on data analysis using examples drawn mainly
from the social and health sciences.
No previous experience of Bayesian methods or WinBUGS is necessary,
although familiarity with the basic principles of standard (maximum
likelihood-based) linear and generalised linear regression models will
be assumed; participants will also be expected to be familiar with some
common probability distributions (normal, binomial, Poisson).
This course is sponsored by the UK Economic and Social Research Council
National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), and so we are able to offer
substantially reduced rates for UK and EU students and
academic/non-profit organisations.
See http://www.bias-project.org.uk news/intro_bayesian_course.htm for
full details and registration form.
Please note that the course is organised by the Imperial College node of
the NCRM, but will be held at the MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge
<http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk> .
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