There are still a few places left on the course PRACTICAL BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS 3rd – 5th April 2006 Statistical Services Centre The University of Reading Harry Pitt Building, PO Box 240 Whiteknights Road Reading RG6 6FN, UK tel: +44 (0)118 378 8689 fax: +44 (0)118 975 3169 This course is aimed at statisticians, and other data analysts, who wish to learn how to analyse their data from a Bayesian perspective 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 with WinBUGS and R. No prior knowledge of either is assumed. Starting from simple ideas, a Bayesian modelling framework is developed covering hierarchical models and a variety of 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] Bob Burn ------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is for discussion of modelling issues and the BUGS software. For help with crashes and error messages, first mail [log in to unmask] To mail the BUGS list, mail to [log in to unmask] Before mailing, please check the archive at www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/bugs.html Please do not mail attachments to the list. To leave the BUGS list, send LEAVE BUGS to [log in to unmask] If this fails, mail [log in to unmask], NOT the whole list