Course Dates: 13 - 15 February 2013
Course Outline
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
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 nearby 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.
Methods of Assessment
Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance. There is no formal assessment.
Course Fee for 2013
£750. The course fee covers participation in the course, course materials and incidental tea and coffee, but does not cover travel costs, accommodation and meals. If the course fee is to be paid on the applicant's behalf, please send a letter from the sponsor to confirm this as soon as possible. Otherwise, the applicant will be held personally responsible for payment.
Accommodation & Meals
Unfortunately, we are not able to arrange travel and accommodation for course participants. However, a list of local hotels and student accommodation is available from Registry.
Lunch can be purchased from the School refectory. Evening meals are not catered for at the School, but there is a large choice of restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
How to apply
Please complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to improving global health through its programme of short and full-time postgraduate study.
Please note:
- If you have been offered a place on the course you will not be able to register without bringing formal ID (Passport / UK photo driving license) to registration.
- The School may cancel courses two weeks before the first day of the course if numbers prove insufficient. In those circumstances, course fees will be refunded.
- The School cannot accept responsibility for accommodation, travel and other losses incurred as a result of the course being cancelled.
