coe-fac: CASE Quantitative Methods Workshop Series on Bayesian Data Analysis

[Shaun Haskins]

The Center for Assessment, Statistics, and Evaluation (CASE<http://case.uoregon.edu/>) is excited to announce its fall Quantitative Methods Workshop Series on Bayesian Data Analysis.  The two 2-day workshops are designed to emphasize the application of Bayesian methods and will address essential theory as a means of strengthening conceptual understanding.

WORKSHOP 1: Introduction to Bayesian Modeling: Why and How
Instructor: Rose Maier
Dates:
Friday, 10/23: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Saturday 10/24: 9:00 – 4:00 (lunch 12:00 – 1:00; on your own)

This workshop provides an introduction to Bayesian modeling with a strong focus on practical applications for social and life science researchers. The 2-day hands-on workshop will address special considerations for running Bayesian models such as convergence diagnostics, interpretation of parameter estimates, and strategies for presentation results. All examples will be done using R and Stan.

Suggested prerequisites:  Familiarity with multiple regression will be helpful. No previous experience with R or Stan is required.

WORKSHOP 2: Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling
Instructor: Tyler Matta
Dates:
Friday, 11/6: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Saturday 11/7: 9:00 – 4:00 (lunch 12:00 – 1:00; on your own)

This workshop extends the topics presented in Workshop 1 to introduce hierarchical Bayesian modeling.  The 2-day hands-on workshop will address estimating and interpreting hierarchal Bayesian models in the context of clustered data and will provide experience writing programs in R and Stan to fit Bayesian model.

Suggested prerequisites:  Familiarity with multilevel modeling will be helpful. Exposure to the ideas covered in Workshop 1.

COST:


One Workshop

Both Workshops

Non-Student

$110

$160

Student

$60

$80


LOCATION
Friday Workshop Location:
University of Oregon Main Campus, 115 Lokey Education Building

Saturday Workshop Location:
University of Oregon Main Campus, 117 Lokey Education Building

SIGN UP HERE
https://oregon.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_aVhrfeDyeATcFQp

QUESTIONS
Please contact Tyler Matta, tmatta at uoregon.edu<mailto:tmatta at uoregon.edu> if you have any questions about the CASE Quantitative Methods Workshops



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