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Introduction to Multilevel Models

In this training course, Dr. Daniel Bauer provides a broad conceptual overview of multilevel statistical modeling. Topics include why conventional statistical models are inappropriate for nested/dependent data structures, the fixed-effects model, and the random effects approach to multilevel modeling. Dr. Bauer demonstrates how to formulate a multilevel model and interpret the results obtained from fitting the model.

For information about in-person applied statistics workshops please visit Curren-Bauer Analytics.

Presenter: Daniel Bauer Ph.D.

Online Course- 4 CE credits - $100.00


Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe nested and/or dependent data structures and why conventional statistical models are inappropriate for these data structures

  • Discuss three methods for accommodating nested data, including multilevel modeling as well as alternative approaches

  • Explain when to use multilevel models (e.g. hierarchical linear models)

  • Demonstrate, by example, how to formulate a multilevel model and how to interpret the results obtained from fitting the model

Presenter:

Dr. Daniel Bauer is an Associate Professor of Quantitative Psychology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on the development, evaluation, and application of quantitative methods suited to the study of developmental phenomena.


Audience:

This course is recommended for researchers, psychiatrists, and psychologists with knowledge of basic statistics who seek to gain a better understanding of multilevel modeling.


Schedule:

Self-paced online training course


Special Assistance or Grievance:

3-C Institute for Social Development strives to meet the needs of all participants. If you require special assistance or you would like to file a grievance, please contact our Continuing Education Director by phone (919) 677-0102 x 561 or via email at cedirector@3cisd.com.


Final Test Instructions:

  • You must view all of the sections of this course before you can take the Final Test.

  • You will need to answer 70 percent of the final test questions to pass this course.

  • You can take the Final Test two times before your course progress will be reset and you will need to revisit each of the sections of the course again.

  • Once you pass the course you will be able to view and print your certificate of credit.


Credit Hours:

4 hours


Continuing Education Approval:

3-C Institute for Social Development (3-C ISD) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 3-C ISD maintains responsibility for the program and its content.


3-C Institute for Social Development (3-C ISD) is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™). 3-C ISD may award NBCC-approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCC requirements. 3-C ISD is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.


3-C Institute for Social Development (3-C ISD), provider #1179, is approved as a provider of social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards, (ASWB; www.aswb.org), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. 3-C ISD maintains responsibility for the program.



Cost:

$100.00


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