Annual JAGS Workshop: Bayesian Modeling for Cognitive Science

    July 10 – 14, 2023

    Event Description

    In this workshop, plenary lectures provide the theoretical background of Bayesian inference, and practical computer exercises teach you how to apply the popular JAGS software to a wide range of different statistical models. After completing this workshop, you will have gained not only a new understanding of statistics, but also the technical skills to implement models that are appropriate for the substantive hypotheses that you seek to test.

    Objectives

    Our first objective is for you to experience first-hand how a Bayesian approach to data analysis can improve inference and increase understanding. Our second objective is for you to obtain practical experience with JAGS, easy-to-use computer programs that allow the user to implement all kinds of Bayesian models.

    Target audience

    This workshop is meant for researchers who want to learn how to apply Bayesian inference in practice. Most applications we discuss are taken from the field of cognitive science. The workshop is based on the book Bayesian Cognitive Modeling: A practical course written by Michael Lee and Eric-Jan Wagenmakers. As the workshop covers a variety of topics within cognitive science and exercises of varying difficulty, the course material is appropriate for researchers with a wide range of prior knowledge and interests.

    Although some basic knowledge of Bayesian inference is an advantage, this is not a prerequisite. In the course we use JAGS in combination with R or Matlab (the choice is yours), and therefore some basic knowledge of either R or Matlab is also an advantage.

    Participation requires that you bring your own laptop. Please make sure to have JAGS and R/Matlab installed and running on your laptop before the first day. You can find information on how to install JAGS here.

    You can contact us at bayescourse@gmail.com.

    Theory and Practice of Bayesian Hypothesis Testing: A JASP Workshop

    Our workshop Theory and Practice of Bayesian Hypothesis Testing: A JASP Workshop takes place in Amsterdam and online. You can still sign up for this workshop!

    Call For Posters

    Participants are invited to present a poster introducing their research topic. The poster sessions will be held on Monday (July 10) between 17.00-18.00 at the workshop venue. If you would like to participate in the poster session, you can indicate this during registration.

     

    Information for students

    We offer a special discount for students and award a certificate of participation indicating the total number of hours spent on the workshop. Students may inquire with their institution about earning equivalent European Credits (ECs) towards their degree. Participation in this workshop is worth 3 ECs (84 h). In order to be eligible for these ECs, students should prepare for the workshop by reading the following background literature:

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    Workshop Location

    Room 1.01 (Building M)
    Roeterseilandcampus
    Plantage Muidergracht 12
    Amsterdam (NL)

    Registration

    Registration is now open! To sign up to our workshops please click this link.

    Workshop fees

    ISBA Members€ 600

    (PhD) Student€ 550
    Faculty€ 650
    Other€ 850
    UvA Students€ 500
    UvA Faculty€ 600
    ISBA Students€ 500

    Registration is now closed

    We are pleased to announce that The International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA) is endorsing this workshop and our “Theory and Practice of Bayesian Hypothesis Testing: A Hybrid JASP Workshop“.

    If you are an ISBA member, you can sign up for a discounted price!

    For more information about the ISBA, you can visit their website here.

    Places to Stay

    The conference venue is not associated with a particular hotel, therefore no specific hotel arrangement is made. Please check below for some hotel and student hostel recommendations. We advise you to book early, since August is one of the busiest months of the year in Amsterdam.

    HOTELS

    Hotel Le Coin
    Nieuwe Doelenstraat 5
    1012 CP AMSTERDAM
    Phone: 0031 20 524 6800
    Fax: 0031 20 524 6801
    E-mail: hotel@lecoin.nl
    Website

    Eden Hotel Amsterdam
    Amstel 144
    1017 AE Amsterdam
    Phone: 0031 20 530 78 78
    Fax: 0031 20 623 32 67
    E-mail: info.edenhotel@edenhotels.nl
    Website

    Hotel Plantage
    Plantage Kerklaan 25-A
    1018 CV Amsterdam
    Phone: 0031 20 620 55 44
    Fax: 0031 20 620 24 04
    E-mail: info@hotelplantage.nl
    Website

    Hotel Arena
    ‘s-Gravesandestraat 51
    1092 AA Amsterdam
    Phone: 0031 20 850 24 10
    Fax: 0031 20 850 24 15
    E-mail: reservations@hotelarena.nl
    Website
    Note: Hotel Arena is a hip place that organises loud parties until about 4 am. So unless you want to party along, this might not be the best choice.

    Hotel Park Plantage
    Plantage Middenlaan 26
    1018 DE Amsterdam
    Phone: 0031 20 623 57 83
    Fax: 0031 20 638 32 76
    E-mail: info@hotelparkplantage.com
    Website


    STUDENT HOSTELS

    Shelter Christian Hostel
    At various locations in Amsterdam
    Phone: 0031 20-62 53 230 (Amsterdam City) or 0031 20-62 44 717 (Amsterdam Jordan)
    Fax: 0031 20-62 76 137
    Website

    Stayokay Hostel
    At various locations in Amsterdam
    Phone: 0031 20 624 68 32 (Amsterdam Statsdoelen), 0031 20 589 89 96 (Amsterdam Vondelpark), or 0031 20 551 31 90 (Amsterdam Zeeburg)
    Fax: 0031 20 639 10 35 (Amsterdam Statsdoelen), 0031 20 589 89 55 (Amsterdam Vondelpark), or 0031 20 623 49 86 (Amsterdam Zeeburg)
    E-mail: stadsdoelen@stayokay.com, vondelpark@stayokay.com, or zeeburg@stayokay.com
    Website