PSYCH 315E - Multilevel Modeling

Multilevel modeling (MLM), also known as hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), is undertaken to statistically analyze variables that are hierarchically structured at different levels. Children are nested within families, and these families are nested within towns, for example. Topics will include specifying and building models, interpreting fixed vs. random effects, estimating growth curves, and understanding problems caused by failure to take into account the intraclass correlation. The final project requires a 15 to 20 page manuscript based on a dataset with nested variables.
Units: 2
Course Type: Seminar