{"product_id":"9780470141144","title":"Bayesian Modeling Using WinBUGS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiley Series in Computational Statistics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBayesian Modeling Using WinBUGS\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIoannis Ntzoufras\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Probability \u0026amp; Statistics \/ Bayesian Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA hands-on introduction to the principles of Bayesian modeling using WinBUGS\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBayesian Modeling Using WinBUGS\u003c\/i\u003e provides an easily accessible introduction to the use of WinBUGS programming techniques in a variety of Bayesian modeling settings. The author provides an accessible treatment of the topic, offering readers a smooth introduction to the principles of Bayesian modeling with detailed guidance on the practical implementation of key principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a basic introduction to Bayesian inference and the WinBUGS software and goes on to cover key topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarkov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms in Bayesian inference\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneralized linear models\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBayesian hierarchical models\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredictive distribution and model checking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBayesian model and variable evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputational notes and screen captures illustrate the use of both WinBUGS as well as R software to apply the discussed techniques. Exercises at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their understanding of the presented concepts and all data sets and code are available on the book's related Web site.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequiring only a working knowledge of probability theory and statistics, \u003ci\u003eBayesian Modeling Using WinBUGS\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an excellent book for courses on Bayesian statistics at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of statistics, actuarial science, medicine, and the social sciences who use WinBUGS in their everyday work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eIoannis Ntzoufras, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of Statistics at Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece). Dr. Ntzoufras has published numerous journal articles in his areas of research interest, which include Bayesian statistics, statistical analysis and programming, and generalized linear models.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 February 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470141144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310887989388,"sku":"9780470141144","price":167.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470141144_c1d4dcf0-da64-438c-b3ff-54908c414b74.jpg?v=1780180759","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470141144","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}