Falcon Training in conjunction with 'Figure It Out' presents a pair of one-day statistical methods training courses, to be held at City University, London, in January 2012
Thursday 5th January 2012: 'Introduction to Multilevel Modelling using SPSS'
Friday 6th January 2012: 'Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling using Mplus'
The price for each course is £250, with a student rate of £175; a further reduction of £50 is available to anyone booking on to both courses
Details of the course are given below: for further information and to book a place, go to http://www.figureitout.org.uk
If London is too far to travel and there are a number of people from your organisation looking for such training, note that both courses, and further courses on using the SPSS syntax language and on Multiple Regression, are also available on an inhouse basis in the UK and Europe; see http://www.figureitout.org.uk for details of our inhouse and bespoke training.
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-|- Introduction to Multilevel Modelling using SPSS -|-
Thursday 5th January 2012
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. It is primarily designed as a beginners' course in multi-level modelling (AKA Hierarchical Linear Modelling), for those who face the challenge of working with multi-level data sets and want to be able to analyse them in the most powerful and accurate way.
However it should also appeal to those with a little experience of multi-level modelling using other specialist packages who now want to learn how to run such models in SPSS using the MIXED MODELS menu and commands.
-|- Course level:
A reasonable working knowledge of multiple regression and some previous experience of using SPSS to perform statistical analysis is expected. No previous experience of multi-level modelling will be assumed.
-|- Course content and aims:
The course will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to multi-level data - what it is and why it requires special treatment
- Restructuring Data in preparation for multi-level modelling
- What is a multi-level model?
- Building and fitting a multi-level model in SPSS
- Further issues in multi-level modelling: centering, sample size and scaling
- Advanced multi-level models: analysing longitudinal data and cross-sectional data using multi-level modelling in SPSS
-|- Course Format:
The course comprises of a mixture of short lectures on the basic theory behind multi-level 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 70-page coursebook containing all the notes and worked examples, providing an easy reference and reminder for the techniques you have learned.
-|- Course schedule:
The course will start at 9.30am, and finish at around 5.15 - 5.30pm, though I will be willing to stay on for a while after this and to answer questions pertinent to participants' own data sets or any other multi-level modelling queries you may have.
For further information and to book a place, go to http://www.offbeat.group.shef.ac.uk/FIO/trainingcourses.htm
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-|- Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling using MPlus -|-
Friday 6th January 2012
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.offbeat.group.shef.ac.uk/FIO/trainingcourses.htm
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-|- The trainer:
Dr Chris Stride has been using SPSS and Mplus in his work as a statistician and data manager for the past decade. 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 regular statistical training courses at the University of Sheffield and on an inhouse basis to Universities and Public Sector organisations over the last five years.
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