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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 practised from a problem-oriented perspective.
Objective
The course has a strong focus on the application of GLMs in the social, economic and behavioural sciences. Through the presentation and discussion of case studies and the analysis of a variety of data sets (e.g., demographic, social and economic data) using the software R, students will reflect on 1. the social phenomena and the research questions that can be investigated with GLMs 2. the theoretical and practical considerations that must be taken into account to apply GLMs in a rigorous way. By doing this, students will take away a broader perspective on the standard and unique challenges that the application of GLMs entails.
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
* 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. * Hosmer, David W, Lemeshow, Stanley, & Sturdivant, Rodney X. (2013). Applied logistic regression. Hoboken: Wiley. * Long, J. Scott. (1997). Regression models for categorical and limited dependent variables. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications.
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: )