Title |
How to become a Bayesian in eight easy steps: An annotated reading list
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Published in |
Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, June 2017
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DOI | 10.3758/s13423-017-1317-5 |
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Authors |
Alexander Etz, Quentin F. Gronau, Fabian Dablander, Peter A. Edelsbrunner, Beth Baribault |
Abstract |
In this guide, we present a reading list to serve as a concise introduction to Bayesian data analysis. The introduction is geared toward reviewers, editors, and interested researchers who are new to Bayesian statistics. We provide commentary for eight recommended sources, which together cover the theoretical and practical cornerstones of Bayesian statistics in psychology and related sciences. The resources are presented in an incremental order, starting with theoretical foundations and moving on to applied issues. In addition, we outline an additional 32 articles and books that can be consulted to gain background knowledge about various theoretical specifics and Bayesian approaches to frequently used models. Our goal is to offer researchers a starting point for understanding the core tenets of Bayesian analysis, while requiring a low level of time commitment. After consulting our guide, the reader should understand how and why Bayesian methods work, and feel able to evaluate their use in the behavioral and social sciences. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 51 | 19% |
United Kingdom | 32 | 12% |
Spain | 11 | 4% |
Japan | 11 | 4% |
Germany | 10 | 4% |
Canada | 8 | 3% |
Italy | 7 | 3% |
Netherlands | 5 | 2% |
Australia | 5 | 2% |
Other | 31 | 12% |
Unknown | 95 | 36% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 137 | 52% |
Scientists | 108 | 41% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 17 | 6% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 4 | 2% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
United Kingdom | 7 | <1% |
United States | 6 | <1% |
Sweden | 3 | <1% |
Germany | 2 | <1% |
Spain | 2 | <1% |
Hungary | 1 | <1% |
Ghana | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
Chile | 1 | <1% |
Other | 4 | <1% |
Unknown | 821 | 97% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Ph. D. Student | 218 | 26% |
Researcher | 145 | 17% |
Student > Master | 101 | 12% |
Student > Bachelor | 71 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 56 | 7% |
Other | 164 | 19% |
Unknown | 94 | 11% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Psychology | 313 | 37% |
Neuroscience | 48 | 6% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 47 | 6% |
Computer Science | 45 | 5% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 41 | 5% |
Other | 197 | 23% |
Unknown | 158 | 19% |