<p>A recent answer to this <a href="https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/305/when-conducting-a-t-test-why-would-one-prefer-to-assume-or-test-for-equal-varia">question</a> suggested a Bayesian approach to the t-test.  I am the sort who doesn't mind every now and again making more trouble for myself by using what I see as the "better" statistical approach even though it isn't common practice in my area yet.  However, this Bayesian approach is far enough outside of my area of expertise I would benefit from some elucidation as to why it might be preferred (or not) over a more standard approach.  Such clarification could allow me to make the relevant points in a publication in which I might use the method.  Is statistical analysis a reasonable place to ask for those kinds of arguments, clarifications and citations?</p>
