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Bayesian Seminars 6

The sixth in the Bayesian Seminar series compared fitting generalized linear mixed models by classical likehlihood and Bayesian techniques.  The scripts for the examples are here mixed

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Bayes Seminars 5

This fifth seminar in the Bayesian Seminar series introduced the Metropolis Hastings algorithm.  The first chapter of first chapter of Markov Chain Monte Carlo in Practice discusses the basic theory.  The script and data for the example are here Metropolis

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Bayes Seminar 4

The fourth in the Bayesian Seminar series examined linear regression in a Bayesian context.  The script is here SimpleLinearRegression

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Bayesian Seminars 3

The third in the Bayesian Seminar series developed basic skills with WinBUGs.  WinBUGs can be freely downloaded from the WinBUGs site. The scripts used discussed in the seminar can be found here Scripts

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Bayesian Seminars 2

The second seminar in the series focused on a variety of simple problems.  The notes can be found here: Bayes

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Bayesian Seminars 1

This week’s seminar introduced the basic principles of Bayesian inference, and the slides can be found here – BayesSeminar1

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Changing Southern Ocean Biogeochemistry: the Influence of Iron and CO2

Tom Trull – IMAS Date:  Friday, 15 June 2012, 4:00 PM Venue:  IMAS Seminar room

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Sinking velocity of marine aggregates, from simple theory to complex reality: insights from roller tank experiments in a naturally iron-fertilised area of the Southern Ocean

Emmanuel Laurenceau – PhD confirmation seminar Date:  Friday, 15 June 2012, 3:30 PM Venue:  IMAS seminar room

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Annual cycle of carbonate chemistry and decadal acidification change in coastal Prydz Bay, East Antarctica

Nick Roden – PhD confirmation seminar Venue:  IMAS seminar room Date:  8 June 2012  3:00 PM   Abstract:  The carbon cycle and the transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to the ocean is an important issue in climate … Continue reading

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Diet of larval Antarctic krill in the Indian Ocean sea ice zone during winter

Molly Zhongnan Jia – PhD confirmation seminar Venue:  IMAS seminar room Date:  8 June 2012 3:30 PM Abstract: Survival of early stages of Antarctic krill is very important for recruitment of the species. Larval krill are more sensitive than adults to … Continue reading

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