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Applied Generalized Linear Models
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Abstract
Generalized linear models are a class of models for the analysis of multivariate datasets. This class subsumes linear models for quantitative response, binomial models for binary response, loglinear models for categorical data, Poisson models for count data. Models are presented and practiced from a problem oriented perspective using applications from the social, economic and behavioural sciences.
Objective
The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge about generalized linear models and a practical understanding of how to apply these models. Further objectives for the course participants are to be able to choose the most suitable methods to analyse multidimensional datasets, to perform the analysis using the statistical software R, and to critically assess the results obtained.
Content
The following topics will be covered: * Introduction to generalized linear models * The general linear model: ANOVA and ANCOVA * Models for binary outcomes: logistic regression and probit models * Models for nominal outcomes: multinomial logistic regression and related models * Models for ordinal outcomes: ordered logistic regression and probit models * Models for count outcomes: Poisson and negative binomial models
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes are distributed via the associated course moodle.
Literature
* Long, J. Scott. (1997). Regression models for categorical and limited dependent variables. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications. * Hosmer, David W, Lemeshow, Stanley, & Sturdivant, Rodney X. (2013). Applied logistic regression. Hoboken: Wiley. * Fox, John. (2016). Applied regression analysis and generalized linear models (Third ed.). Los Angeles: SAGE. * Fox, John, & Weisberg, Sanford. (2019). An R companion to applied regression (Third ed.). Los Angeles: SAGE.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , DR
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Applied Generalized Linear Models |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )