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AOM Symposium "Why We All Should Be Bayesians: An Introduction to Bayesian Studies"

  • 1.  AOM Symposium "Why We All Should Be Bayesians: An Introduction to Bayesian Studies"

    Posted 08-07-2020 12:30
    The RM and OB Divisions will sponsor the following event during the 2020 AOM Conference:
    Why We All Should Be Bayesians: An Introduction to Bayesian Studies
    Live Presenter Symposium
    Program Session: 195
    Sunday, Aug 9 2020, 10:00AM - 11:30AM CDT

     

    Presenter: David Krackhardt, Carnegie Mellon University
    Presenter: Andreas Schwab, Iowa State University
    Presenter: William H. Starbuck, University of Oregon

    The purpose of this symposium is to introduce management researchers to the opportunities of Bayesian statistics for empirical research in the management sciences. We will outline the fundamental features of the Bayesian method without delving into the mathematical details. Instead, we will outline the conceptual differences and potential advantages of a Bayesian approach compared to traditional statistical analyses involving null-hypothesis statistical significance tests. We will then introduce an illustrative example from empirical management research that illustrates opportunities for the useful application of Bayesian data analysis and introduces participants on how to interpret the outcomes of Bayesian analyses for causal inference. Finally, we will discuss why in spite of strong arguments supporting the use of Bayesian statistics, the field of management research has been very reluctant considering Bayesian analysis as an alternative and how management scholars can support related methodological change efforts. The purpose of this symposium is to convince participants of the potential opportunities Bayesian methods can provide and to motivate organizational researchers to consider Bayesian statistics as an alternative in future research. No registration required.

    Mailed on behalf of the organizing team by



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    Andreas Schwab
    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Management and Entrepreneurship
    Email: aschwab@iastate.edu
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