VIII Symposium on Case Studies in Bayesian Statistics

贝叶斯统计案例研究VIII是1991年开始的系列研讨会中的第八个。这些研讨会旨在通过在特定的应用环境中检验贝叶斯方法来促进统计实践。这些研讨会在奇数年的初秋在卡内基梅隆大学举行。第八届研讨会计划于2005年9月16日至17日举行。研讨会“贝叶斯统计案例研究viii”的目标是探索统计理论与实践在实质性科学研究背景下的相互作用；通过强调科学中需要非标准方法的问题，促进贝叶斯统计的持续发展；为科学家和统计学家提供一个机会，深入介绍他们的工作，突出科学背景和分析方法；并鼓励在研讨会上通过充分记录和同行评审的案例研究传播研究结果。随着它的发展，这个系列研讨会已经成为贝叶斯统计年轻研究人员的重要会议。研讨会旨在鼓励年轻的研究人员，包括研究生，展示他们的应用工作；提供小型会议氛围，促进年轻研究人员与资深同事的互动；让年轻研究人员接触合作研究中的重要挑战和机遇；并包括妇女、代表性不足的少数民族和残疾人作为参与者，他们可能会从小作坊环境中受益。

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.