Falcon Training in conjunction with 'Figure It Out' presents

'An introduction to Structural Equation Modelling using Mplus'

A one-day training course to be held at City University, London, UK in 
December 2010

on Monday 13th December, 2010
and repeated on Tuesday 14th December, 2010

The price for the course is £250, with a student rate of £175

Details of the course are given below: for further information and to 
book a place, go to http://www.figureitout.org.uk

This course is also available on an inhouse basis; see 
http://www.figureitout.org.uk for more details



******* Course details are as follows: *******

-|- Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling using MPlus -|-

Monday 13th December, 2010, and repeated on Tuesday 14th December, 2010

at the Social Sciences Building, City University, St John Street, London

-|- Who is the course aimed at?
This course is aimed at two distinct groups; those seeking a beginners' 
course in Path Analysis techniques such as Structural Equation Modelling 
(SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA); and those with some 
previous experience of Structural Equation Modelling who wish to learn 
to use the powerful and elegant MPlus software, which can be employed in 
an incredibly wide range of model fitting scenarios.

-|- Course level:
A basic knowledge of Exploratory Factor Analysis and the ideas behind 
multiple regression analysis will be advantageous to participants. No 
previous knowledge or experience with SEM or Mplus is assumed

-|- Course content and aims:
The course will cover the following topics:
  - Introduction to Path Analysis - what is it and why do we need it?
  - Assessing the fit of a Structural Equation Model
  - Comparing competing Structural Equation Models
  - Preparing and importing data into Mplus from SPSS
  - Getting started with analysis in MPlus - the basics of the language
  - Fitting a simple Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Mplus
  - Fitting a simple Structural Equation Model in Mplus
  - Testing for indirect effects in Structural Equation Models
  - Fitting Structural Equation Models with missing data
  - Including Categorical variables in Structural Equation Models
  - Multiple group analysis

-|- Course Format:
The course comprises of a mixture of short lectures on the basic theory 
behind Structural Equation Models, teaching via examples worked through 
by the trainer on real data sets which participants can follow, and 
exercises to practice the skills just learned. You will also receive a 
50-page coursebook containing all the notes and worked examples, 
providing an easy reference for the basics of performing SEM in MPLus, 
and as a reminder for the techniques you have learned.

-|- Course schedule:
The course will start at 9.30am, with a lunch break from 1pm-2pm, and 
short coffee breaks at 11.30am and 3.30pm. It will finish at around 
5.15-5.30pm, though I will be willing to stay on for a while after this 
to answer questions pertinent to participants' own data sets or any 
other Structural Equation Modelling queries you may have.

For further information and to book a place, go to 
http://www.figureitout.org.uk

-|- The trainer:
Dr Chris Stride has been using SPSS in his work as a statistician and 
data manager for the last 12 years. He has particular experience and 
expertise in teaching non-statisticians from the fields of psychology, 
HR, management and the social sciences. He is a Chartered Statistician 
and a member of the ASSESS (UK and European SPSS Users Group) Committee; 
and has been running statistical training courses at the University of 
Sheffield and on an inhouse basis to Universities and Public Sector 
organisations over the past few years.

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