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Urban Health Summer Institute - Introduction to Bayesian Analysis for Public Health
Start Date: 6/22/2020Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Date: 6/26/2020End Time: 5:00 PM
Event Description

Bayesian methods combine information from various sources and are increasingly used in biomedical and public health settings to accommodate complex data and produce readily interpretable output. This course will introduce students to Bayesian methods, emphasizing the basic methodological framework, real-world applications, and practical computing. Special consideration will be given to methods for spatial data analysis.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Bayesian inference and the differences between Bayesian and frequentist (classical) methods
  • Formulate research questions and develop Bayesian approaches to address these questions
  • Be familiar with the available software for implementing Bayesian methods
  • Understand advanced Bayesian methods used in the scientific literature

Prerequisite knowledge: Basic understanding of linear regression and "generalized linear models" (e.g., logistic and Poisson regression) is required for this course. Statistical programming experience is recommended but not required.

Instructor: Harrison Quick, PhD, assistant professor, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University. 
 
Contact Information:
Email: uhc@drexel.edu
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Location:
Online
Audience:
  • Everyone
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  • Online Access

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