Jul 20 - Jul 22, 2023
OVERVIEW
This workshop with two modules will cover the theoretical background of Bayesian statistics with hands-on examples of parametric inference using the popular software R & WinBUGS.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Module 1: Overview of Bayesian statistics: Students, Research Scholars, health professionals & data analyst in the area of Health research with basic knowledge of statistics
Module 2: Advanced Bayesian statistics with hands on Examples using Bayesian Softwares: Successful completion of module1 with basic knowledge of R programming,statistics & probability
SYLLABUS
| Days (Modules) | Topics to be covered |
| 20 July (Module 1) |
Basics concepts in probability, An overview of Bayesian statistics with important differences from the classical paradigm, Demonstration of Bayesian models, Bayesian Models: A medical Scientist’s Perspective, Reading Bayesian Papers and understanding terminologies, Bayesian computing software |
| 21 July (Module 2) |
Probability model used in medical research, Bayesian computation and Diagnostics, Introduction to WinBUGS and R interface to WinBUGS |
| 22 July (Module 2) |
Bayesian regression Hands on using R2winBUGS |
REGISTRATION
Pay course fee through NEFT Complete the registration by filling the google form.
ACCOUNT DETAILS
BENEFICIARY NAME: ST. JOHN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE
BANK NAME: BANK OF BARODA
BENEFICIARY'S BANK A/C#: 05210100024920
BRANCH: JOHN NAGAR
IFSC CODE: BARB0STJOHN (5TH DIGIT ZERO)
FEE DETAILS
| Students | Research Scholars | Professionals | |
| Module 1 | 590 | 1180 | 2360 |
| Module 1 & 2 | 3540 | 5900 | 9440 |
CO-ORDINATORS
Dr. Tinku Thomas
HOD & Professor Dept. of Biostatistics,
St.John's Medical College
Dr. Joby K Jose
Registrar & Professor
Dept. of Statistical Science
Kannur University
INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Sebastian George
HOD & Associate Professor,Kannur University
Mr. Jeswin Baby
Research Officer, Caritas Hospital
Dr. Arjun M. C., MD
Research Fellow, St Johns Research Institute
Ms. Aswathi Saji
Statistician, St Johns Research Institute
For further enquiry and registration, contact
Mrs. Shameeem: 9538147676
Ms. Aswathi Saji: 9605362895
Office: 080-4946-7036
biostatws@stjohns.in