Bayesian methods have become the widely used statistical methods for data analysis and modeling. The BUGS software has become the popular software for Bayesian analysis worldwide. This title provides a practical introduction to this program and its use. It covers the functionalities of BUGS, includi...

Bayesian methods have become the widely used statistical methods for data analysis and modeling. The BUGS software has become the popular software for Bayesian analysis worldwide. This title provides a practical introduction to this program and its use. It covers the functionalities of BUGS, including prediction, missing data, and model criticism.