Course description
Course Dates: 19 - 21 February 2014
Overview
Most courses on factor analysis and structural equation modelling concentrate on the use of traditional factor analytic models with interval level data and neglect the latest developments within the Generalised Latent Variable Modelling framework. The course will discuss the current state of the art with respect to factor analysis and structural equation modelling, while retaining a practical focus. Participants will acquire awareness of the new available methods and gain competence in applying and combining these in simple settings.
Who should attend the course?
Participants are expected to be applied statisticians, social scientists and epidemiologists with an interest in factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Familiarity with regression models would be an advantage.
Course Content
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand measurement principles such as reliability and precision
- Perform Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis with a mixture of binary/ordinal/interval data.
- Estimate and interpret path analytic and structural models
- Estimate and interpret growth curve and latent class models
- Develop awareness of the common threads across these methods
- Gain practical experience in using these methods using Mplus and Stata
Teaching methods and course materials
All teaching is carried out at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and consists of a combination of formal lectures and computer practicals. Comprehensive course notes will be given to participants at the start of the course.
Course fee
The fee for 2014 is £800. This fee will cover participation in the course and the course materials. It will not include travel costs, accommodation and meals.
Accommodation and meals
A list of hotels and other accommodation located in the vicinity of the School can be supplied on request to the Registry. Lunch can be purchased from the School's Refectory. Evening meals are not catered for at the School, but there is a large choice of restaurants, cafes and shops nearby.
How to apply
Please complete the School's website.