Bayesian Methods for Data Analysis

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By Bradley P. Carlin and Thomas A. Louis

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science

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Bayesian Methods for Data Analysis, Third Edition offers an accessible introduction to Bayesian statistics, focusing on hierarchical Bayesian modelling using Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods. The book features new data examples, R and WinBUGS code, and a chapter on Bayesian design with emphasis on clinical trials, alongside case studies such as infectious disease modelling of the 1918 flu epidemic.
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Ideal for students, practitioners, and researchers in biostatistics, epidemiology, medicine, and anyone performing statistical analyses seeking to apply Bayesian methods practically and effectively.

Presents an introduction to the foundations and applications of Bayesian analysis. This book focuses on hierarchical Bayesian modeling as implemented through Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods and related data analytic techniques.

Description

Broadening its scope to nonstatisticians, Bayesian Methods for Data Analysis, Third Edition provides an accessible introduction to the foundations and applications of Bayesian analysis. Along with a complete reorganisation of the material, this edition concentrates more on hierarchical Bayesian modelling as implemented via Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods and related data analytic techniques.

New to the Third Edition

New data examples, corresponding R and WinBUGS code, and homework problems
Explicit descriptions and illustrations of hierarchical modelling—now commonplace in Bayesian data analysis
A new chapter on Bayesian design that emphasises Bayesian clinical trials
A completely revised and expanded section on ranking and histogram estimation
A new case study on infectious disease modelling and the 1918 flu epidemic
A solutions manual for qualifying instructors that contains solutions, computer code, and associated output for every homework problem—available both electronically and in print

Ideal for Anyone Performing Statistical Analyses

Focusing on applications from biostatistics, epidemiology, and medicine, this text builds on the popularity of its predecessors by making it suitable for even more practitioners and students.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781584886976

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 June 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 70 Tables, black and white; 98 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 980g

Pages: 552

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Bradley P. Carlin, Thomas A. Louis