Statistical Rethinking. A course in Bayesian data analysis using R
The course aims to provide skills and understanding of Bayesian data analysis in the context of being a tool to interrogate scientific models.
The course is accredited as part of the PhD program Health and Welfare.
- Campus
- Lillehammer
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Structure
- Full time
- Credits
- 7,5
- Teaching language
- EN
- Startup
- January
- Application deadline
- Dec. 15, 2026
About the Programme
This series of seminars is based on the book Statistical Rethinking by Richard McElreath.
The book introduces Bayesian statistics and probabilistic programming in the context of scientific research. The book helps you to develop a principled approach to statistical analysis.
Curricula and courses
The course is part of the Ph.D. program in Health and Welfare and can be taken independently of the Ph.D. program. In the curriculum, you will find more information on learning objectives and the assessment method.
Participation and attendance
The seminar series consists of ten weekly seminars that discuss the material and exercises from the book Statistical Rethinking. This learning strategy requires preparation for active participation in the discussions, which includes reading the relevant chapters, watching the lectures, and working on relevant exercises.
Additional material for the seminars, including tips on how to prepare for the course.
Teaching plan:
Every Thursday for ten weeks, starting January 25, 2027. The course is offered digitally.
Mandatory Requirements.
In all courses, there are mandatory requirements that must be approved before you can take the exam. Therefore, it is important that you read the course description carefully before the course starts. Attendance of 80% is required on teaching days. The attendance requirement applies regardless of the reason for absence.
Application deadline and admission
Admission requirements:
Applicants must have a MA-degree (120 ECTS), or being registered as a PhD-student.
The course has limited intake capasity, and priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included.
Application deadline: 15th of December 2026
How much does it cost?
Tuition fee:
The course is free of charge for all PhD candidates registered in a PhD programme. A tuition fee of NOK 3000,- will be charged for other external participants.
Contact us
For further questions, please contact hsv-phdadm@inn.no
