SEMINAR: Bayesian statistics

Event Date: 
Tuesday, 16 April, 2013 - 15:30
Location: 
IBMI
Lecturer: 
doc.dr. Gregor Gorjanc

Theory and practice of Bayesian approach to statistics will be presented. First, using a simple example, we will look at the difference between frequentists and Bayesian view, then application of the latter to the ``usual'' statistical models will be discussed. Here we will have to learn about the MCMC (Monte Carlo Markoc Chain) methods and become acquainted with the BUGS programme.  At the end, the INLA (Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation) method will be presented. The meetings will take place in the IBMI lecture room and will be in the form of lectures and practical work.

About IBMI

Institute for Biostatistics and Medical Informatics (IBMI), formerly Institute for BioMedical Informatics (so still IBMI) was founded by the Faculty of Medicine as a result of a need for a unit which would perform, or coordinate, tasks related to data analysis and providing information, relevant for research in medicine. The programme of the institute, and its development, have been adjusting thorugh time to changes in financing and technological progress, but the basic aim remain the same: to support research in medicine. This is achieved through the following tasks:

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