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Høst 2014
HEL-8003 Mixed Models - 2 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for samfunnsmedisin
Type of course
PhD course. This course is available as a singular course.
Course contents
During the course the following topics are discussed:
- Basic principles of mixed model analysis
- Background of mixed model analysis
- Example of a mixed model analysis with a two level structure
- Example of a mixed model analysis with a three level structure
- Mixed model analysis with dichotomous outcome variables
- The use of mixed model analysis in longitudinal studies
- Generalised estimating equations
- Alternative models for longitudinal data analysis
- Sample size calculations
- Missing data
- Software for mixed models.
Application deadline
29.9.2014
Admission requirements
To take PhD courses you need at a minimum a master¿s degree or equivalent, or admission to a Medical Student Research Program.
For information about how to apply for admission, go to:
http://uit.no/helsefak/forskning/phd/emner
Objective of the course
The student will:
- have knowledge of the basic concept of mixed models.
- have knowledge of the two most important applications of mixed models, i.e. multilevel analysis and longitudinal data analysis.
- be able to interpret the results of mixed model analysis.
Language of instruction
English
Teaching methods
The morning session consists of lectures, and computer practicals are given in the after-lunch sessions. The statistical programs STATA, MLwiN, R, or SPSS can be used.
Assessment
Home Exam. Evaluated with passed/failed.
The course will be arranged irregularly and no continuation exams will be given.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Recommended readings:
Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Epidemiology. 2nd Revised edition, Cambridge University Press, 2013. ISBN 97 811 076 9992 2.
Applied Multilevel Analysis. A Practical Guide. Cambridge University Press. 2006. ISBN 97 805 216 1498 6.