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What is JAGS?

JAGS (Just Another Gibbs Sampler) is a program for Bayesian analysis of statistical models using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulation. It is similar to WinBUGS but can run on multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux). JAGS is used to analyze complex statistical models that are difficult to solve analytically, particularly those involving hierarchical structures, non-standard distributions, or custom model specifications. Researchers and practitioners in fields like ecology, epidemiology, social sciences, and engineering use JAGS for parameter estimation, model comparison, and predictive inference within a Bayesian framework.

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What other technologies are related to JAGS?

JAGS Competitor Technologies

Stan

Stan is a probabilistic programming language for Bayesian inference, similar to JAGS in its purpose of performing Bayesian statistical modeling.

mentioned alongside JAGS in 9% (81) of relevant job posts

JAGS Complementary Technologies

R

R is a statistical computing language and environment. It is often used to prepare data for JAGS and to analyze the results of JAGS models. It is also used with packages like rjags and runjags to interact with JAGS.

mentioned alongside JAGS in 0% (110) of relevant job posts