Using Stata 19 evaluators for Bayesian meta-analysis This is a summary of a workshop Robert gave at the Italian Stata Users' Group in Milan in September 2025. Sightseeing in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Stata version 19, released in 2025, introduced new additional flexibility to its Bayesian…

Going beyond the normal assumptions in random effects models in meta-analysis? Most meta-analyses are based on the random-effects model, the standard go-to framework based on the assumption that each study estimates a different “true” effect and that these true effects follow a normal…

Online Bayesian MA training with the RSS If you would prefer to get started in Bayesian meta-analysis with a two-day online course on the topic, then consider the course that Robert has been running with the Royal Statistical Society since 2020.

Using the bootstrap to estimate Monte Carlo error of posterior quantiles Learn how to estimate the Monte Carlo standard error for any quantile… https://bayesian-ma.net/2025/08/14/using-the-bootstrap-to-estimate-monte-carlo-error-of-posterior-quantiles/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

New post alert! Simulate data to learn about inference, using R. This is code expanding Chapter 1 of the book. More to follow, including implementations in Stata and… https://bayesian-ma.net/2025/07/22/simulate-data-to-learn-about-inference-using-r/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

New blog post! Every single binary pairwise meta-analysis model in cmdstanr. And some normal ones too. Contrast-based! Arm-based! https://bayesian-ma.net/2025/07/16/all-binary-pairwise-models-in-cmdstanr/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

New blog post! How Bayesian methods can help with your meta-analysis when there is a study statistic that you suspect might be a typo. With lots of lovely code for hands-on learning, and tips on the interpersonal stuff to keep you in a job when the AI comes for you. bayesian-ma.net/2025/07/15/w...

Breaking news! Our new website is live at bayesian-ma.net This is a hub for discussions related to Bayesian meta-analysis. We are adding all the code from the book (and more) over the summer. It is in a blog format so users can comment and ask questions against the relevant topic or software tool.

You can get our book with 20% off in the mid-year sale at Routledge (of which CRC Press is part)! Learn Bayesian Meta-Analysis for just 35.99 GBP! www.routledge.com/Bayesian-Met...

Our book is now officially out, and you can find it here: www.routledge.com/9781032451893 or at your favourite book seller. It's been a great journey so far. Thanks to all the supportive people over the last few years! We are confident the best is yet to come. Stay tuned for updates!

Excited to get my hands on this new meta-analysis text by @rlgrant.bsky.social @bma-net.bsky.social

Robert will be giving a talk on Bayesian meta-analysis for R users at the next LondonR meetup on 10 July near Old Street tube station. www.meetup.com/londonr/even... Come along & learn how easy it is to get started, what a fantastic range of packages you can use, and how it helps decision-making

Now on sale! 🎁 📖 You can pre-order "Bayesian Meta-Analysis: a practical introduction" from www.routledge.com/9781032451893 and all good booksellers. The book is being printed right now and will be shipped to you on 27 June 2025.

We are delighted to unveil the table of contents for our forthcoming book "Bayesian Meta-Analysis: a practical introduction". You can pre-order the book from Friday 6 June at: www.routledge.com/9781032451893 The book is organized in three parts:

Robert will be speaking at StanBio Connect on 30 May (online 1300-2000 UTC) on Bayesian meta-analysis in Stan and brms. stanbio.org

"Bayesian Meta-Analysis: A Practical Introduction", the new book by your friendly guides, Robert and Gian Luca, will be out in June on CRC Press! Here is the text from the back cover to give you an overview. www.routledge.com/9781032451893

This book fills a gap, making Bayesian meta-analysis accessible to researchers across disciplines. It introduces seven software options: BUGS JAGS Stan Stata JASP bayesmeta brms ...so that you can decide which one is right for your work. Follow this account for weekly updates, code, and tips!

We're delighted to present the cover of the new book "Bayesian Meta-Analysis: a practical introduction", by Robert Grant & Gian Luca Di Tanna, which will be released by CRC Press in June 2025! Follow this account for weekly updates... www.routledge.com/Bayesian-Met...