DATIC (www.datic.uconn.edu<http://www.datic.uconn.edu>) is offering 4
workshops at the University of Connecticut in June, 2018: Mixture Modeling,
Introduction to Data Analysis in R, Multilevel Modeling in R, and Dyadic
Analysis with R. Registration is now open. Go to
www.datic.uconn.edu<http://www.datic.uconn.edu> for more information and
to register for the workshops.
Mixture Modeling
June 4-6, 2018
Dr. Eric Loken
This 3-day mixture modeling workshop will survey techniques for exploring
heterogeneous latent structure in data. We will begin by defining a variety of
mixture models. The main focus will be on latent class analysis (LCA) and latent
profile analysis (LPA), with applications in health and education. Additional
models will include mixture regression models, mixture IRT, k-means clustering,
and growth mixture models for longitudinal data. The course will emphasize
hands-on work by participants, who will also be encouraged to make connections
to their own data, learning to execute many of these models in R. Particular
attention will be paid to issues that arise in applied settings including model
assumptions, parameter estimation, and interpretation.
Introduction to Data Analysis in R
Instructor: Dr. Randi L. Garcia
Two separate sessions of the R workshop are being offered.
Session 1: June 7 ? June 8, 2018
? Thursday and Friday prior to Multilevel Modeling with R Workshop
Session 2: June 21 ? June 22, 2018
? Thursday and Friday prior to Dyadic Data Analysis with R workshop
Are you curious about using R for data analysis? Have you been thinking about
making the switch to R, but don?t know where to start? This two-day workshop is
the perfect quick start guide to analyzing your data with R. We will cover the
fundamentals of data analysis in R with a special focus on translating your
existing knowledge and skills from other software (e.g., SPSS) into R. The goal
of this workshop is to develop proficiency in R for data preparation and
preliminary data analysis. We will build confidence in importing data from
different sources into RStudio and getting that data ready for any advanced
technique you might then employ. Among the topics to be covered are intro to the
RStudio environment, packages, and RMarkdown, data manipulation, data
visualization, correlations, reliability tests, basic inference tests, ANOVA,
linear regression, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor
Analysis (CFA), and more. Instruction on the specific statistics and statistical
models will be minimal to zero. It is assumed that you already know how to do
these analyses, but you want to see how to do them in R. You do not need to be
registered for any other DATIC workshops to enroll in the 2 day Introduction to
Data Analysis in R workshop.
Multilevel Modeling Using R Workshop
June 11-15, 2018
Drs. D. Betsy McCoach & Randi Garcia
This workshop covers the basics and applications of multilevel modeling with
extensions to more complex designs. Participants will learn how to analyze both
organizational and longitudinal (mostly growth curve) data using multilevel
modeling and to interpret the results from their analyses. Although the workshop
does not require any prior knowledge or experience with multilevel modeling,
participants are expected to have a working knowledge of multiple regression.
The emphasis will be practical with minimal emphasis on statistical theory, but
those seeking more statistical information can arrange an individualized session
with the instructors. All analyses will be demonstrated using R. Instruction
will consist of lectures, computer demonstrations of data analyses, and hands-on
opportunities to analyze practice data sets using R. The workshop emphasizes
practical applications and places minimal emphasis on statistical theory. No
prior familiarity with R is required, but if you have never used R and want to
gain a general proficiency working with data in R, we encourage you to take the
two-day DATIC Intro to R and RStudio workshop held on Thursday, June 7, through
Friday, June 8, 2018.
Dyadic Data Analysis with R
June 25 ? June 29, 2018
Instructors: Drs. Randi L. Garcia and David A. Kenny
The Dyadic Data Analysis workshop focuses on the analysis of dyadic data when
both members of a dyad are measured on the same variables. All analyses will use
multilevel modeling in R via the RStudio graphical interface. Participants will
learn how to analyze dyadic data and to interpret the results from their
analyses. Among the topics to be covered are the vocabulary of dyadic analysis,
non-independence, data structures, and the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model.
We also discuss mediation and moderation of dyadic effects. On day 4,
participants choose from one of two break-out sessions: 1) the analysis of
over-time dyadic data (e.g., growth curve models) or 2) dyadic data analysis
with SEM using the lavaan R package (e.g., Actor?Partner Interdependence Model
and Common Fate Model). The discussion of over?time data is limited to one day
so the workshop should not be construed as workshop on longitudinal dyadic
analysis. Participants should have a working knowledge of multiple regression.
No prior familiarity with R is required, but if you have never used R and want
to gain a general proficiency working with data in R, we encourage you to take
the two-day DATIC Intro to R and RStudio workshop.
D. Betsy McCoach
Professor, Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment program
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Connecticut
249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3064
Storrs, CT 06269-3064
860-486-0183
betsy at uconn.edu<mailto:betsy at uconn.edu>
Here?s a link to my newest article with former student Jessica Flake (she is
first author, and it is her dissertation):
http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/tPmpDnkNXfpfPMrXfJ3N/full
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