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A system for statistical analysis using R and the R-commander 4 - 8 July 2016 methods@manchester Summer School at the University of Manchester Overview This course provides a system for analysing a wide variety of data and research designs using modern methods and software. Generalized linear models are applied to analyse continuous, count and categorical data. The course covers the whole process of defining a research question, selecting and running an appropriate analytical technique and interpreting the results using graphical displays. A significant component is the practical sessions where participants analyse numerous data sets using the R statistical software. Full training and software is provided for all participants. The course also covers the coding and manipulation of data, the inclusion of categorical explanatory variables, interaction terms, model diagnostics, variable selection and editing graphical displays. The aim of the course is to provide a complete set of tools for analysing a wide variety of data using a coherent statistical theory and modern methods which are powerful and relatively easy to use. Course objectives To introduce a theoretically consistent system of analysis that can be used to analyse a wide variety of data and research designs. Practical sessions will enable participants to analyse examples of all techniques using R and the R-commander. Course timetable Day one - Setting Up The System ... Session 1 Introduction to the course (a system of analysis) Session 2 Software (R, Rcmdr, R-studio) Session 3 Data Coding and structure Session 4 Practical session - Using R, the Rcmdr and the R-studio Day two - A System of Analysis ... Session 5 Defining Research Questions Session 6 Selecting Analytical Techniques Session 7 Interpreting Results (effect displays) Session 8 Exercises (analysing different types of data) Day three - Modelling Numeric Data ... Session 9 Modelling continuous data (OLS, ANOVA...) Session 10 Categorical explanatory variables Session 11 Modelling count data Session 12 Modelling frequency tables Day four - Modelling Categorical Data ... Session 13 Logistic Regression Session 14 proportional odds models Session 15 multinomial regression Session 16 Exercises - modelling categorical data Day five - Challenges Session 17 Diagnostics and data transformation Session 18 Exercise on diagnostics Session 19 Variable Selection Session 20 Editing graphics (TikZ and LaTeX) Course presenter The course will be presented by Dr Graeme Hutcheson<http://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/graeme.d.hutcheson/>. Graeme Hutcheson has worked in a number of social science disciplines for over 20 years and has written numerous books and academic papers dealing specifically with research methodology and statistics. His current interest is with the application and promotion of a unified system of analysis that applies to a wide range of research problems and can be learned within the time-frame available to a typical postgraduate student. He is currently working at Manchester University and also runs the Manchester R group, which promotes the use of 'R', the statistical analysis system. Prior or recommended knowledge/reading/skills No previous knowledge of statistics or use of the software is required, although some experience with using data tables and basic statistical terminology may be helpful (for example, means, standard deviations, p-values) Software to be used R, Rcmdr and R-studio. These software packages are all open-source and will be provided as part of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lap-tops (linux, windows or Mac) - all required software will be loaded on the first day of the course. Booking To book your place and have an invoice submitted to your institution submit your details here<http://www.methods.manchester.ac.uk/events/summer-school-2016/booking-form/>. To book your place and pay by credit or debit card please visit our e-store<http://estore.manchester.ac.uk/browse/product.asp?compid=1&modid=5&catid=200> Course fees Students £600 | Other attendees £900 Methods@Manchester | G9 Humanities Bridgeford Street | University of Manchester | Manchester | M13 9PL Tel 0161 275 0796 Internal 50796 You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.