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Theoretical theoretical modeling has become an indispensable tool for ecological research because it is uniquely suited to deal with complexity in a statistically coherent manner. This textbook provides a comprehensive…

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Theoretical theoretical modeling has become an indispensable tool for ecological research because it is uniquely suited to deal with complexity in a statistically coherent manner. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction that is accessible from the latest Bayesian methods - which linguists can understand.

Unlike other books on this subject, this confirms the principles behind the calculations, giving environmentalists a great understanding of how to apply this robust statistical approach. Bayesian Models is a basic foundation for non-statisticians.

It begins by defining probability and develops a series of step-by-step ideas, including basic distribution theory, network diagrams, hierarchical models, the Markov Monte Carlo series, and the deduce from individual and multiple models. This unique book puts less emphasis on computer coding, preferring instead to provide a brief overview of the mathematical statistics needed to understand how Bayesian analysis works and why. He also explains how to write Bayesian hierarchical models correctly and use them in computing, research papers and proposals.

This primer enables ecologists to understand the statistical principles behind Bayesian modeling and apply them to research, teaching, policy and management. * Provides the mathematical and statistical foundations of Bayesian modeling in accessible language for non-statisticians * Covers basic distribution theory, network graphs, hierarchical models, Markov Monte Carlo series, and more * Reduces computer coding in favor of basic principles * Explains how to write from statistical expressions Correctly represent Bayesian models.



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