Gaussian Markov Random Field (GMRF) models, most widely used in spatial statistics are presented in this, the first book on the subject that provides a unified framework of GMRFs with particular emphasis on the computational aspects.

This textbook presents an introduction to generalized linear models, complete with real-world data sets and practice problems, making it applicable for both beginning and advanced students of applied statistics.

This book helps the reader make use of the mathematical models of biological phenomena starting from the basics of programming and computer simulation.