[R] _simple_ introduction to bayesian methods?

[John Fox]

Dear Joshua,

You might take a look at Lancaster, An Introduction to Modern Bayesian
Econometrics.

I hope this helps,
 John

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John Fox
Department of Sociology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8S 4M4
905-525-9140x23604
http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/jfox 
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> [mailto:r-help-bounces at stat.math.ethz.ch] On Behalf Of Joshua 
> N Pritikin
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:13 PM
> To: r-help at stat.math.ethz.ch
> Subject: [R] _simple_ introduction to bayesian methods?
> 
> I made it through the first chapter ("Background") of 
> Bayesian Data Analysis by Gelman, et al.  Conceptually, the 
> Bayesian approach appeals to me and my curiosity is piqued.  
> However, the next chapter was much too terse. The math is 
> daunting.  Where can I find a gentle introduction?  Or which 
> math book(s) do I need to read first?
> 
> On page 27, there is mention of introductory books including 
> Bayesian Methods by Jeff Gill (2002).  Just for fun, I took a 
> look at this book to see whether I could get through it.  
> Chapter 1 was inviting, but again, the math got too 
> sophisticated starting from chapter 2.
> 
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