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Statistics Course: Introduction to Bayesian Methods for Ecologists
27 October 2015 - 29 October 2015
The Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology presents: An Introduction to Bayesian Methods for Ecologists
Instructor: Dr. Carl Schwartz, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Simon Fraser University.
Course description
Bayesian methods supplement the standard analysis methods such as regression, ANOVA, and generalized linear models. They are helpful in two general situations. First, when information from a number of studies is to be merged together. Second, there are certain problems that are “hard” to do using standard methods. For example, dealing with censored data in regression, or random effects in logistic regression. This course will present an overview of the use of Bayesian methods in ecology.
Pre-Requisites:
Sound understanding of basic regression and ANOVA. For example, you should be able to write down the full statistical model for a linear regression. Have you run a logistic regression before? Some familiarity with R will be helpful as we will use R to access OpenBugs/JAGS after learning the basics.
Details and registration are at www.cmiae.org
Last date to register is October 13, 2015
Register early. Class size is limited to 16 students