In this Element, the authors introduce Bayesian probability and inference for social science students and practitioners starting from the absolute beginning and walk readers steadily through the Element. No previous knowledge is required other than that in a basic statistics course. At the end of the process, readers will understand the core tenets of Bayesian theory and practice in a way that enables them to specify, implement, and understand models using practical social science data. Chapters will cover theoretical principles and real-world applications that provide motivation and intuition. Because Bayesian methods are intricately tied to software, code in both R and Python is provided throughout.

This Element is an introduction to Bayesian statistics for social science students and practitioners starting from the absolute beginning.

Book Information
ISBN 9781009494694
Author Jeff Gill
Format Hardback
Page Count 110
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 299g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm