STAT 537

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Mixed Model Methods

Statistics College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Fixed effects, random effects, repeated measures, nonindependent data, general covariance structures, estimation methods.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Explain Fixed vs Random Effects

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain the difference between fixed and random effects in the context of linear mixed models

Title

Apply Mixed Models

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to appropriately apply mixed models to deal with nonindependent data and a variety of covariance structures

Title

Evaluate Model Fit

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to evaluate the fit of the mixed model using Cholesky residuals

Title

Perform Analyses

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to perform and interpret frequentist analyses of mixed models using professional statistical software

Title

Perform Bayesian Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to perform and interpret full Bayesian analyses of mixed models using professional statistical software

Title

Seek Divine Help

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the importance of thoughtful prayer as they contemplate difficult concepts