ONLINE COURSE: BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELING

[jeff.stetz]

COURSE DESCRIPTION - Learn how to fit and compare ecological models in a Bayesian hierarchical framework, which separates the observation process from the ecological process when estimating spatial and/or temporal variation in parameters such as abundance, density, and survival. er/precision analysis in order to assess what sample sizes might be required for the study to provide useful information.

This is a 1-credit equivalent academic course (16 contact hrs + additional work) where you learn at your own pace over 3 months.

DATES
March 3 - May 25, 2025

COST
Early bird ends February 2 - save $75!
No instructor support options start at $375 professional / $275 student
Instructor support options start at $525 professional / $425 student

LEARN MORE & REGISTER
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.or ... l-modeling

CWS also offers a professional certificate in Applied Quantitative Ecology.

All courses in this program are graduate level and are designed for full-time researchers, graduate students, environmental consultants, conservation specialists, and resource management practitioners. Taught by leading experts in their fields, participants will learn job-ready skills, including how to properly design field studies and controlled experiments, organize and visualize data, and become proficient in a variety of statistical analyses and modeling techniques to answer important environmental questions.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.or ... ve-ecology

CENTER FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

Contact
Jack Hopkins
jhopkins@centerforwildlifestudies.org