Bayesian Data Analysis Second Edition. (Texts in Statistical Science)

"If you have done some Bayesian modeling, using WinBUGS, and are anxious to take the next steps to more sophisticated modeling and diagnostics, then the book offers a wealth of advice This is a book that challenges the user in its sophisticated approach toward data analysis in general and Bayesian methods in particular. I am thoroughly excited to have this book in hand to supplement course material and to offer research collaborators and clients at our consulting lab more sophisticated methods to solve their research problems." -John Grego, University of South Carolina "Bayesian Data Analysis is easily the most comprehensive, scholarly, and thoughtful book on the subject, and I think will do much to promote the use of Bayesian methods" -Prof. David Blackwell, Department of Statistics, University of California, Berkeley Praise for the first edition: "A tour de force... it is far more than an introductory text, and could act as a companion for a working scientist from undergraduate level through to professional life." -Robert Matthews, Aston University, in New Scientist "an essential reference text for any applied statistician" -Stephen Brooks, University of Cambridge, in The Statistician "will contribute to closing the gap between scientists and statisticians" -Sander Greenland, UCLA, in American Journal of Epidemiology "an excellent teaching reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses" -Nicky Best, Imperial College School of Medicine, in Statistics in Medicine