'Generalized Linear Latent and Mixed Models' course by Andrew Pickles, 23-24 June 2010
Generalized Linear, Latent and Mixed Models, Andrew Pickles (University of Manchester), in association with the Equalsoc Network of Excellence
23-24 June, 2010
- Registration for the course has now closed.
- The course will be taught at the Department of Politics and International Relations, Manor Road Building, Oxford.
The Generalized Linear, Latent and Mixed Models Course will begin on Wednesday morning (23 June) from 9:30am - 5:30pm and on Thursday (24 June) from 9:30am-5:30pm. Further details of the course are below.
pdfPlease note that the course will run if there is a minimum of 20 participants: Spring School reserves the right to cancel the course if this minimum is not reached.
Generalized Linear, Latent and Mixed Models: Andrew Pickles (University of Manchester)
The course describes how an extensive range of models can be seen as special cases of the generalized linear latent and mixed model and illustrates this with a series of examples using the Stata procedure GLLAMM. These models include confirmatory factor analysis, random effects, structural equation and mixture distribution models for a range and a mixture of response data types. The course will end with a consideration of more novel model types, such as multilevel structural equation and non-ignorable non-response models.
Day 1: GLLAMM framework & longitudinal data:
- GLLAMM framework & random intercept multilevel models
- Fixed effects, random effects, analysis of covariance and the unified longitudinal model
- Random coefficients and growth curve models
Day 2: Measurement, trajectory and causal models:
- Factor and IRT models
- Latent Class & trajectory models
- Causal analysis, instrumental variables and non-response models
On both days there will be combination of lectures and lab sessions - please see the programme for details.
- Participants should be familiar with regression, logistic regression, and the construction and use of dummy variables for categorical predictors. Though an introduction to Stata is provided it is extremely brief and prior experience in the use of Stata allows participants to focus more on the modelling issues.
Andrew Pickles is Professor of Epidemiological and Social Statistics at the University of Manchester and is shortly to take up the post of Professor of Biostatistics and Psychological Methods at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College.
His research interests include structural equations modeling and longitudinal data analysis. The context of much of his work has been longitudinal behavioral and developmental psychopathological studies in which we attempt to understand the interplay between social, psychological and biological processes. Other studies have included voting behaviour and social capital. Together with Sophia Rabe-Hesketh and Anders Skrondal he formulated the generalized linear latent and mixed model (gllamm) implemented in Stata.
Costs
Students and researchers participating in the EQUALSOC research programme (please ensure that you are eligible to attend the course before you register):
- Course fees for participants will be paid directly to the Spring School by EQUALSOC.
- EQUALSOC will also fund the travel (up to €350 per person) and subsistence expenses (up to £25 per day per person) for three days maximum of participants (up to a maximum of forty participants). Participants will be given details of how to claim their expenses on acceptance to the course.
Self-funded participants:
- Participants from academic institutions (two-day course): £200
- Participants from non-academic institutions (two-day course): £300
Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer a discounted rate to members of ECPR institutions.
For UK University and HEFCE-funded staff: in order to stimulate the uptake of high quality training courses, the ESRC Research Resources Board makes available 50 bursaries each year for up to £1,000 each to enable HEFCE-funded staff in the UK engaged in teaching methods or supervising research to update their skills. Contract researchers working in HEIs are also eligible to apply. For further details and an application form, visit:http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/funding/training/
Accommodation
Participants are offered ensuite single room accommodation at Oriel College on a bed and breakfast basis. Please state your accommodaton requirements when registering. Please note that accommodation is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
At Oriel College, each ensuite single bedroom is an Oriel Student’s room throughout the academic year. Rooms contain a single bed, study area, chair and ensuite shower, w/c and wash basin. Towels are provided and tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each room. Breakfast is served in the traditional dining hall in the morning. Each bedroom is unique with its own character, many have traditional features – such as a stone fireplace or exposed beams.
Students and researchers participating in the EQUALSOC research programme (please ensure that you are eligible to attend the course before you register):
- Accommodation fees (for up to three nights) will be paid directly to the Spring School by EQUALSOC.
Self-funded participants:
- The cost of accommodation as described above is £65 / night, payable in advance immediately on acceptance to the course. Please note that accommodation cannot be guaranteed until paid for in full.
If you would like to make your own arrangements to stay in Oxford, you can find information about accommodation in Oxford on the Oxford City website or on the Oxford Daily Information website. If you are a student or researcher participating in EQUALSOC research programme, EQUALSOC will refund participants up to £65 per night for up to 3 nights' accommodation. These participants will be given details of how to claim their expenses on acceptance to the course. Please note that the cost of college accommodation provided by Spring School is among the cheaper options.
Registration
Registration has now closed for this course.
A maximum of forty places will be funded by EQUALSOC for its participants and these places are therefore reserved. EQUALSOC places will therefore have priority over self-funded places unless there are insufficient numbers of suitably qualified EQUALSOC applicants to fill the forty places.
Registration closed at noon, Friday 11 June 2010.
- In the event of excess demand for places from students and researchers participating in the EQUALSOC research programme, the allocation of places will be done in consultation with senior members of EQUALSOC.
- In the event of excess demand for places, the selection of self-funded participants will be based on a number of criteria. The following groups will be given some priority:
- those engaged in social science research, especially Politics and Sociology
- those with sufficient experience, exposure and preparation to benefit most from the short course
- those teaching quantitative research methods to social scientists, and those planning to teach quantitative methods