Bayesian Statistics
Dates: 25,26 October 2012
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: |
24 participants |
| Course duration |
2 days |
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Language |
English |
| frequency: |
once per year |
| Number of credits |
0.6 ECTS |
| Prior knowledge |
Basic Statistics |
| Location |
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COURSE FEE |
Fee |
| PE&RC / SENSE / EPS PhD candidates with an approved Education Plan (TSP) |
€ 200.- |
| All other PhD's and Wageningen University staff | € 400.- |
| Non-Wageningen University, non PhD participants | € 800.- |
Course fee includes a reader, coffee/tea and lunches
* For PE&RC and EPS PhD's the reduced fee only applies to those who will defend their thesis at Wageningen University
Please download the registration form and send it to pe-office@wur.nl
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