Not available in 2022/23
ST542      Half Unit
Longitudinal Data Analysis

This information is for the 2022/23 session.

Teacher responsible

Prof Fiona Steele COL 7.12

Availability

This course is available on the MPhil/PhD in Health Policy and Health Economics and MPhil/PhD in Statistics. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.

Pre-requisites

A knowledge of probability and basic statistical theory, including linear regression and logistic regression.

Course content

A practical introduction to methods for the analysis of repeated measures data, including continuous and binary outcomes. Topics include: longitudinal study designs, models for two measurements, (random effects) growth curve models, marginal models, missing data, latent class models and dynamic (autoregressive) models. The course will have an applied emphasis with fortnightly computer classes using the Stata software.

Teaching

This course will be delivered through a combination of classes, lectures and Q&A sessions totalling a minimum of 30 hours across Lent Term. This year some of this teaching may be delivered through a combination of classes and flipped lectures delivered as short online videos. Week 6 will be used as a reading week.

Formative coursework

Students will be expected to produce 4 exercises in the LT.

Formative assessment is based on data analysis problems that require the use of the statistical software to apply the statistical techniques taught in the lectures and computer classes. Coursework is given out to students every two weeks and returned with feedback and comments.

Indicative reading

  • Hedeker D, Gibbons RD. Longitudinal Data Analysis. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2006).
  • Rabe-Hesketh S,  Skrondal A. (2012) Multilevel and Longitudinal Modeling Using Stata, Third Edition. Volume I: Continuous Responses. College Station, Texas: Stata Press.
  • Singer JD, Willett JB. Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis: Modeling Change and Event Occurrence. New York: Oxford University Press (2003). (Part I only).

Assessment

Coursework (100%, 4000 words) in the ST.

Assessment is by 100% coursework which is given to students in week 8

Key facts

Department: Statistics

Total students 2021/22: 3

Average class size 2021/22: 2

Lecture capture used 2021/22: Yes (LT)

Value: Half Unit

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