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Modelling the Mechanisms of Change - An Introduction to Latent Variable Models.

Date:

03/09/2015 - 04/09/2015

Organised by:

Ulster University

Presenter:

Professor Mark Shevlin and Professor Gary Adamson

Level:

Intermediate (some prior knowledge)

Contact:

Mark Shevlin, m.shevlin@ulster.ac.uk, 00 44 2871 375619

Map:

View in Google Maps  (BT48 7JL)

Venue:

Northlands Road, Derry

Description:

The School of Psychology at Ulster University is pleased to offer a series of short courses funded by the ESRC under the Advanced Training Initiative 2014. The courses are part of a 3-year programme of training entitled Modelling Mechanisms of Change Using Longitudinal Archived Data. The courses will begin in September 2015 and will provide a comprehensive 2-day introduction to latent variable modeling with an emphasis on longitudinal data analysis.

The courses offered in 2015 will cover the following topics:

  • Overview and applications of latent variable models.
  • The advantages and disadvantages of longitudinal data
  • The Mplus interface and language
  • Longitudinal data in Mplus
  • Latent variable measurement models
  • Mixture models
  • Latent growth models

All analyses will be conducted using the SPSS and Mplus software packages. Each day will conclude with a questions and answers session and there will be opportunities for the participants to discuss their own studies with the tutors.

What's expected of me?

It is expected that participants will have some knowledge of different variable types (nominal, ordinal, etc.), descriptive statistics and a working knowledge of hypothesis testing prior to taking the course. An understanding of regression and correlation would be a benefit. All materials required for the course will be provided.

The following websites provide accessible overviews of latent variable models.

This is the homepage for the Mplus software. It has links to examples, data, and tutorials.

http://www.statmodel.com

This provides a gentle introduction to latent variable modelling.

http://davidakenny.net/cm/causalm.htm

There are also many online video resources available at Statmodel

https://www.statmodel.com/course_materials.shtml 

Cost:

Free

Website and registration:

Region:

Northern Ireland

Keywords:

Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis

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