Applied Bayesian Statistics

 Coordinator Irma Reyersen
 Email i.reyersen@uu.nl
 Venue Utrecht University
 Mandatory/elective Elective
 ECTS 2
 Abstract The interest in Bayesian statistic has been increasing for the last two decades both among statisticians and researchers who cannot properly analyze their data using methods based on classical statistics. This course will provide a sound basis in Bayesian statistics for those who want to

  • understand what Bayesian statistics is about
  • use Bayesian statistics to build and evaluate statistical models
  • get hands on experience with Bayesian statistics in OpenBUGS or JAGS
 Examination Attendance and Grading session at het end of the course