SEM in R: (with MLM) (up to 6 days)

Description:

This course offers an introduction to Multilevel Modelling (MLM) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using R, the popular open-source software for statistical analysis and graphics. It will present the lmer4 and lavaan packages, rapidly becoming the tools of preference for MLM and SEM in R. Participants will actively work through practical examples to gain first-hand experience in the application of multilevel modelling, factor analysis and other more advanced latent trait models. We will also introduce ggplot2, a simple R package for data visualisation. You will be learning the following topics in this course:  

• Introduction to R and data analysis
• Graphical representations of data points and latent trait models
• Basic concepts of Multilevel Modelling (also known as Hierarchical Linear Modelling)
• Basic concepts of factor analysis (EFA/CFA/Categorical CFA)
• Basic and advanced Structural Equation Models (SEM)
• Application of mediation & moderation techniques and bootstrapping estimator
• Multiple-group analysis and evaluation of continuous and categorical data measurement invariance

You don’t need to know R to follow the course. However, if you are not familiar with R, you will need to attend Day 1, which is an introduction to the R software. On completion, participants should have a good knowledge of the topics covered and have acquired an independent use of R and latent trait analysis.

We believe in active learning and developing practical skills. Thus, the necessary theoretical introduction will be illustrated with practical examples and we will be working with real data. No prior knowledge about SEM is assumed. The pace of teaching is adjusted to suit the level of the participants. Teaching will be in small groups so that participants can make the most of the teaching.

Participants should bring their laptop computers with them, and ensure to have installed the latest version of R from http://cran.r-project.org/ and RStudio from http://www.rstudio.com/ide/download/ upon arrival. 

Cost:

All 6 days
Business: £960 + 20% VAT
Academics: £720 + 20% VAT
Students: £600 + 20%VAT

Any 5 days
Business: £880 + 20% VAT
Academics: £660 + 20% VAT
Students: £550 + 20%VAT

Any 4 days
Business: £800 + 20% VAT
Academics: £600 + 20% VAT
Students: £500 + 20%VAT

Daily Rate (any 1, 2 or 3 days)
Business: £240 + 20% VAT
Academics: £180 + 20% VAT
Students: £150 + 20% VAT

Website and registration:

http://www.psychometrics.cam.ac.uk/trainingworkshops/structural-equation-modelling-in-r-6-day-course

Region:

East of England

Keywords:

Multilevel Modelling , Factor analysis, Confirmatory factor analysis, Structural equation models, R, Psychometrics

Related publications and presentations:

Multilevel Modelling
Factor analysis
Confirmatory factor analysis
Structural equation models
R

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