We are announcing two short courses, which are scheduled to take place in
June 2008 at the University of Reading, UK. Summary information is given
below. For more detailed information and registration forms please see
http://www.reading.ac.uk/ssc providing your address and/or fax number, or
email [log in to unmask]
Repeated Measurements Analysis
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Dates: 9 - 10 June 2008. Duration: 2 days. Price: 625 GBP.
In a repeated measurements experiment a sequence of observations is
collected for each subject or unit. This raises certain complexities in
terms of the analysis of the data - especially since the observations are
likely to be correlated over time, rendering conventional statistical
methods inappropriate.
During the course the main approaches to dealing with repeated normal data
are covered, from simple methods to more complex modelling, including mixed
modelling. Methods for dealing with binary and categorical repeated
measurements are also introduced. The SAS software package will be used in
lectures and hands-on computer practicals to illustrate the different
techniques.
Generalised Estimating Equations - What, Why and How
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Dates:11 - 12 June 2008. Duration: 2 days. Price: 625 GBP.
The methodology of generalised estimating equations (GEEs) was developed by
Liang and Zeger for analysing discrete longitudinal data. This course will
introduce GEE methodology and explain how it fits in with other modelling
techniques.
The use of GEEs for modelling non-normal correlated data, such as repeated
measurements, will be covered and emphasis will be placed on how the
methodology can be implemented. Fitting GEEs will be demonstrated during
lecture sessions, and participants will have the opportunity to fit models
themselves. Examples using count data and binary and categorical data will
be given. The GENMOD procedure in the statistical package SAS will be used
on the course.
Julia Harris
Short Course Administrator
Statistical Service Centre
Tel: 0118 378 8689
Fax: + 44 (0)118 975 3169
email: [log in to unmask]
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