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Course:
Introduction to Bayesian Monte Carlo Methods in WinBUGS
MRC Biostatistics Unit Cambridge
6th-7th May 2009
Instructors: Dr David Spiegelhalter and Dr David Lunn
Please see http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk/bayescourse/
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Course aims
* Day 1 - Introduction to the use of Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian methods,
Markov chain Monte Carlo, regression models, and implementation in WinBUGS
* Day 2 - Generalised linear models, predictions, missing data, model criticism,
model comparison and assessing sensitivity to prior distributions, introduction
to hierarchical models
Target audience
* Statisticians working in any application area, with familiarity of classical
methods such as generalised linear and random-effects modelling.
* No experience of Bayesian methods or specialist software will be assumed -
however it will help greatly if you have downloaded WinBUGS and worked
through the Tutorial
Based on the forthcoming text
“Bayesian Analysis using the BUGS language: a Practical Introduction”, David
Spiegelhalter, Nicola Best, David Lunn, Andrew Thomas. Chapman and Hall
Costs:
Student £120
Public sector £240
Commercial £480
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