The interest in using Bayesian methods in ecology is increasing however manyecologists have difficulty with conducting the required analyses. McCarthybridges th... » 

The interest in using Bayesian methods in ecology is increasing however manyecologists have difficulty with conducting the required analyses. McCarthybridges that gap using a clear and accessible style. The text alsoincorporates case studies to demonstrate markrecapture analysis developmentof population models and the use of subjective judgement. The advantages ofBayesian methods are also described here for example the incorporation ofany relevant prior information and the ability to assess the evidence in favourof competing hypotheses. Free software is available as well as an accompanyingwebsite containing the data files and WinBUGS codes. Bayesian Methods forEcology will appeal to academic researchers upper undergraduate and graduatestudents of Ecology. «