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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/