VIII Symposium on Case Studies in Bayesian Statistics

案例研究在贝叶斯统计第八是在theseries的第八次研讨会，开始于1991年。这些研讨会旨在通过在特定应用环境中检查贝叶斯方法来推进统计实践。这些研讨会在奇数年的初秋在卡内基梅隆大学举行。第八期讲习班计划于2005年9月16日至17日举行。讲习班“贝叶斯统计案例研究八”的目的是探讨统计理论和实践在实质性科学研究中的相互作用;通过强调需要非标准方法的科学问题，促进贝叶斯统计的持续发展; to provide提供an opportunity机会for scientists科学家and statisticians统计人员to present介绍their其work in depth深入，强调科学背景和分析方法;并鼓励通过有据可查和经同行审查的案例研究传播研讨会上提出的结论。 随着它的发展，这个研讨会系列已经成为贝叶斯统计年轻研究人员的重要会议。 该讲习班旨在鼓励青年研究人员，包括研究生，介绍他们的应用工作;提供小型会议气氛，促进青年研究人员与资深同事的互动;使青年研究人员了解合作研究中的重要挑战和机遇;并吸收可能受益于小型讲习班环境的妇女、代表人数不足的少数群体和残疾人参加。

Case Studies in Bayesian Statistics VIII is the eighth workshop in theseries that was begun in 1991. These workshops aim to advancestatistical practice by examining Bayesian methods in specific appliedcontexts. The workshops are held in odd years at Carnegie MellonUniversity in early fall. The eighth workshop is planned for September16--17, 2005. The objectives of the workshop, "Case Studies in Bayesian StatisticsVIII" is are to explore the interplay of statistical theory andpractice in the context of substantive scientific research; to promotethe continued development of Bayesian statistics by highlightingproblems in the sciences that require non-standard approaches; toprovide an opportunity for scientists and statisticians to presenttheir work in depth, highlighting both the scientific background andthe analytical approaches; and to encourage dissemination of thefindings presented at the workshop via well-documented andpeer-reviewed case studies. As it has evolved, this workshop serieshas become an important meeting for younger researchers in Bayesianstatistics. The workshop aims to encourage young researchers,including graduate students, to present their applied work; provide asmall meeting atmosphere to facilitate the interaction of youngresearchers with senior colleagues; expose young researchers toimportant challenges and opportunities in collaborative research; andinclude as participants women, under-represented minorities andpersons with disabilities who might benefit from the small workshopenvironment.