Prospectus | 08/09 - Psychology and Neuroscience - Maastricht ...

Prospectus Research Master Psychology 2008 • 2009
• Kleinbaum, D.G., Kupper, L.L., Muller, K.E., & Nizam, A. (1998). Applied regression
analysis and other multivariable methods (3rd Ed.). Pacific Grove (CA): Brooks/Cole.
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Practical training
Each course unit includes a computer practical. The assignment (e.g., analysis of real
data with SPSS) is discussed in a plenary meeting after the practical. Attendance at
practicals and discussion meetings is mandatory (with 100% and 85% attendance rule,
respectively).
Instructional Approach
Meetings are arranged into units, consisting of lectures, self tuition sessions, computer
exercises, and plenary discussions.
Form of Assessment
Open book, multiple choice exam consisting of questions resembling the exercises
(general theory, some elementary computations, and interpretation of computer
output).
| 407RM Advanced Statistics II – 3 credits
Coordinator: Gerard van Breukelen, Methodology and Statistics (FPN), Phone 38 84001,
40 Universiteitssingel East, Room 5.750, E-mail: gerard.vbreukelen@stat.unimaas.nl
Description of the Course
Throughout the course, the General Linear Model will serve as a continuous thread.
During the second semester, five units give an introduction to two advanced methods
of analysis that are becoming increasingly important in psychological research. The first
three units are devoted to mixed (multilevel) linear regression for nested designs and
longitudinal studies, starting with so-called marginal models for repeated measures as
a flexible alternative to repeated measures ANOVA in case of missing data or withinsubject
covariates, and ending with random effects models for repeated measures
and nested designs. Structural equation modelling (SEM, sometimes called LISREL) is
covered by two units, with an emphasis on causal modelling in nonrandomized studies.
Finally, the topic of optimal design and sample size is introduced in a sixth unit.
Literature
For each unit we will use the handout of the lecture plus a suitable book chapter or
article. Details of these will be provided on EleUM.
Practical training
Each course unit includes a computer practical. The assignment (e.g., analysis of
real data with SPSS or LISREL) is discussed in a plenary meeting after the practical.
Attendance at practicals and discussion meetings is mandatory (with 100% and 85%
attendance rule, respectively).