Analysis of Variance using SPSS and R
Friday 12 February 2010
Utrecht University / Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
In this course a variety of analysis of variance (ANOVA) models is discussed, starting with a simple ANOVA but also including factorial designs and interaction effects, the inclusion of control variables, i.e., covariates (ANCOVA), and designs with within factors (repeated measures) and mixed between-within designs. The theory is presented in the mornings (lectures) and the afternoons are reserved for applications using both SPSS and R (computer lab). The focus is not on the mathematics behind the statistical models but on applications in social (or other) sciences. Special attention will be paid for the problem of multiple testing and related issues like inflated Type I errors, alpha protection methods and subsequent reductions in power. On the last day of this course, an alternative for the classical ANOVA approach and subsequent post-hoc testing is presented. A non-technical introduction into Bayesian model selection for the evaluation of informative hypotheses is provided (including a computer lab in the afternoon where students practice with tailor-made software for this approach).
Course director
Dr. Irene Klugkist
Target group
(Master) Students or (post-graduate) researchers who already have a basic knowledge of analysis of variance models (i.e., previously completed a bachelor level introductory course in multivariate analysis techniques).
Course aims
1) Refresh knowledge about analysis of variance models;
2) Perform analyses using SPSS;
3) Get introduced to R as a powerful alternative/addition;
4) Perform analyses using R;
5) Learn more about follow-up testing and related issues like multiple testing problems, alpha corrections, and power;
6) Get introduced to a modern and powerful alternative, that is, Bayesian model selection for informative hypotheses
Credits: Certificate of attendance
Period: 12-15 July 2010
Fee:
750,- Course + course materials + housing
575,- Course + course materials
Combined courses discount
1350,- Courses ‘Iltilevel Analysis’ and ‘Analysis of Variance using SPSS and R’ + course materials + housing (2 weeks)
1050,- Courses ‘Iultilevel Aalysis’ and ‘Analysis of Variance using SPSS and R’ + course materials
Deadline for application: 31 May 2010
More information and registration:www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
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