Online-workshop by PRStatistics “Path analysis, structural equations and causal inference for biologists”
Date: 15th April – 23rd April 2024
Target group: Postdocs and PhD candidates
Course language: English
Assumed computer background/ konwledge:
1. Proficiency with R programming language, including: importing/exporting data; manipulating data in the R environment; constructing and evaluating basic statistical models (e.g., lm()).
2. Experience in using R and RStudio for statistical analysis.
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
– Understand the logical relationships between d-separation, data, and causal hypotheses.
– Know when to use piecewise SEM, when to use covariance- based SEM, and the advantages/disadvantages and assumptions of each
– Be able to construct, test, and interpret measurement models involving latent variables
– Be able to construct and identify equivalent models
– Be able to incorporate nested or mixed models, multigroup models, and non-normal distributions into SEM
Please note: Only register if you have a real interest in participating in the course and have sufficient time for it. This workshop offers limited numbers of seats and has high cancellation fees.
Please register for this Workshop via BExIs:
https://www.bexis.uni-jena.de/emm/EventRegistration/EventRegistration
Registration deadline: 22nd March 2024
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the BEO