Bayesian Statistics
Dates: 20 - 21 October 2010
In this module we discuss Bayesian statistics. Nowadays, with the advance of
computing and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms, Bayesians statistics
is becoming a powerful alternative for traditional frequentistic statistics. The
philosophy behind Bayesian Statistics is discussed. Practical examples are
studied, and analyzed using the (freeware) program WinBUGS. Students will be
surprised how easy they can tackle problems that are quite complicated to handle
with traditional frequentistic statistics.
| Target group: |
PhD students |
| Group size: |
40 participants |
| Course duration |
2 days |
|
Language |
English |
| frequency: |
once per year |
| next course: |
20,21 October 2010 |
| Number of credits |
0.6 ECTS |
| Prior knowledge |
Basic Statistics |
| Course leader |
Dr. G. Gort |
| Location |
Forum building |
|
COURSE FEE |
Fee |
| PE&RC / SENSE / EPS PhD candidates with an approved Education Plan (TSP) |
€ 150.- |
| All other PhD's and Wageningen University staff | € 250.- |
| Non-Wageningen University, non PhD participants | € 500.- |
Course fee includes a reader, coffee/tea and lunches
* For PE&RC PhD candidates, the reduce fee apply only if the thesis will be defended at the Wageningen University.
Please register by sending an email to pe-office@wur.nl, providing the following information:
your name:
your email-address:
name of the module you want to participate in
status: PhD student // post-doc // else:
name of your graduate school:
if you are a member of PE&RC whether you have an approved education plan (TSP): yes // no
name and address of research group (if applicable internal bode number):
name of department/Science Group
the address to which we can send the invoice for the course fee
Full registration only occurs once
you have provided us with the requested information as stated above. Afterwards
you will receive an official registration confirmation by one of the course
organizers.
Further information please contact:
Dr. G. Gort
Tel: + 31 (0)317-483570
Email: Gerrit.Gort@wur.nl
Dr. C. Van de Vijver
Tel: + 31 (0)317-485116
Email: Claudius.vandeVijver@wur.nl