BAT - The bayesian analysis toolkit

Abstract

Bayesian Analysis Toolkit (BAT) is a new toolkit for data analysis based on Bayes' Theorem. BAT is realized with the use of Markov Chain Monte Carlo which gives access to the full posterior probability distribution. Parameter estimation, limit setting and uncertainty propagation are implemented in a straightforward manner. The tool allows to compare models and to estimate the goodness-of-fit using well-established methods. © 2010 IOP Publishing Ltd.