STA 610: Multilevel and Hierarchical Models

Personnel

  • Peter Hoff (Lecturer), office hours Mon, Wed 9:30-10:30 Old Chem 219
  • Yuren Zhou (TA), office hours Thu 5:30-7:30 Old Chem 203B
  • Hun Kang (TA), office hours Mon 1:00-3:00 Old Chem 203B

Meeting times

  • Lecture : Tue, Thu 10:05-11:20, Old Chemistry 116
  • Lab : Fri 1:25-2:40, Reuben-Cooke 130

Course outline

  1. Core methods
    1. ANOVA
    2. hierarchical normal models
    3. ANCOVA
    4. linear mixed effects models
  2. Specialized tools
    1. generalized linear mixed effects models
    2. covariance models
    3. multiple grouping factors
    4. selective inference

Evaluation

  • 40% Homework:
    • 10% per-late day penalty including weekends;
    • maximum of four one-day extensions per student.
  • 40% Quizzes
    1. Tue 10-08 in lecture.
    2. Tue 11-26 in lecture.
  • 5% Lab reports
    • the two lowest lab scores will be dropped;
    • lab worksheets may be turned in via email the day of the lab for half credit.
  • 15% Final data analysis

The highest quiz score will be retained. There are no makeup quizzes. If you miss both quizzes you should consider withdrawing from the course.