Abstract
We illustrate the application of BUGS, a Bayesian computer program, with two examples. The algorithm used in the program is a popular Markov chain Monte Carlo procedure called Gibbs sampling. Bayesian analysis based on simulation has been applied to a wide range of complex problems (Gilks, Richardson, & Spiegelhalter, 1996). The availability of a general purpose program like BUGS should facilitate important applications of Bayesian inference in psychological research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 232-237 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Psychology (miscellaneous)
- Psychology(all)