Dr. Pablo E. Verde
2011-Apr-21 12:06 UTC
[R] course: Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis using WinBUGS and R; Summer School 2011 - Portugal
Dear Colleges, Apologies for cross-posting. Places are available in the following course: "Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis using WinBUGS and R" Best Regards, Pablo ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Course: Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis using WinBUGS and R Where: ISEG - Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa; Lisboa, Portugal. When: Summer School 2011, 6th, 7th and 8th of July 2011 Instructor: Dr. Pablo E. Verde ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Target audience* This course is for data analyst who are familiar with classical statistics and they want to get a working knowledge in Bayesian analysis. The course is given in three days 4 hours each day. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Day 1: * Introduction to modern Bayesian inference * Simple Bayesian statistical models with R * Introduction to WinBUGS and MCMC computations * The role of prior distributions in Bayesian inference Day 2 * Bayesian analysis of multi-parameter models * Bayesian regression models * Statistical modeling issues Day 3 * Introduction to Hierarchical Modeling * Examples in hierarchical modeling ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Fees: Non-students, private and public sector ?300 For Ph D and Msc students the fee will be ?150 For further information contact: summerlisbon at iseg.utl.pt or Secretariat (Department of Economics): Ms. Nat?lia Nobre ? Secretary http://aquila2.iseg.utl.pt/aquila/unidade/ss R. Miguel L?pi, 20 - Gab. 111; 1249-078 LISBOA, Portugal Phone: +351 21 3 92 28 23; Fax: +351 21 3 92 28 08 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++