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Announcing a course taking place in April at the Statistical Services Centre, The University of Reading. ***Practical Bayesian Data Analysis*** 13-15 April 2005 This course is aimed at statisticians, and other data analysts, who wish to learn how to analyse their data using WinBUGS. Although the emphasis is on practical methods of data analysis, concepts of Bayesian inference are introduced and MCMC methods are explained. The course provides ample opportunity for hands-on practical work using WinBUGS and R. No prior knowledge of either is assumed. Starting from simple models, a Bayesian modelling framework is developed covering hierarchical models, models for binary response and ordered categorical data, survival analysis and other applications. The course also covers MCMC diagnostics and methods of model checking and selection. For further information, visit www.reading.ac.uk/ssc or you can email us at [log in to unmask] Kellie Nicholson Statistical Services Centre The University of Reading Harry Pitt Building Whiteknights Road Reading RG6 6FN UK http://www.rdg.ac.uk/ssc/