Online Workshop by PRStatistics: Path analysis, structural equations and causal inference for biologists
Date: 31th March – 4th April 2025
Time: 14:30 – 19:30 CET (8:30 – 13:30 EDT)
Target group: Postdocs and PhD candidates
Course language: English
Trainer: Bill Shipley
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 theadvantages / 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.
Please register for this Workshop via BExIs: https://www.bexis.unijena.de/emm/EventRegistration/EventRegistration
Registration deadline: 14nd March 2025
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the BEO
