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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Course: Introduction to Bayesian Analysis Using WinBUGS MRC Biostatistics Unit Cambridge 6th-7th February 2008 Instructors: Dr David Spiegelhalter and Dr David Lunn See http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk/bayescourse/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 Costs: Student £120 Public sector £240 Commercial £480 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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