Structural Equation Modeling in Longitudinal Research: Sample Schedule
Day 1: Basic Issues in Longitudinal Data and Structural Equation Modeling
| 9:00-9:15 | A: Introduction to structural equation modeling in longitudinal data analysis |
| 9:15-10:30 | B: Structural regression with two-occasion longitudinal data |
| 10:45-12:00 | C: Computer techniques for longitudinal regression |
| 1:30- 3:00 | D: Modeling change using latent variable factor analysis models |
| 3:15- 4:30 | E: Computer techniques for longitudinal factor analysis |
| 4:30- 5:00 | F: References; question & answer session |
Day 2: Latent Growth and Change Using Structural Equation Modeling
| 9:00-10:15 | G: Foundations of latent growth curve and mixed-effects multilevel models |
| 10:15-12:00 | H: Computer techniques for longitudinal mixed-effects analyses |
| 1:30- 2:45 | I: Multiple groups in latent growth curve and mixed-effects models |
| 2:45- 4:30 | J: Computer techniques for multiple group data |
| 4:30- 5:00 | K: References; question & answer session |
Day 3: Dealing with Unbalanced and Incomplete Longitudinal Data
| 9:00-10:15 | L: Basic theory for dealing with unbalanced and incomplete data |
| 10:45-12:00 | M: Computer techniques for unbalanced and incomplete data |
| 1:30- 2:45 | N: Incomplete data solutions for more complex design problems |
| 3:15- 4:30 | O: Computer techniques for complex designs |
| 4:30- 5:00 | P: References; question & answer session |
Day 4: Issues in the Analysis of Categorical Longitudinal Data
| 9:00-10:15 | Q: Concepts of change based on categorical outcomes |
| 10:45-12:00 | R: Computer techniques for longitudinal categorical data |
| 1:30- 2:45 | S: Advanced issues in longitudinal categorical data, including survival |
| 3:15- 4:30 | T: Computer techniques for longitudinal categorical data |
| 4:30- 5:00 | U: References; question & answer session |
Day 5: Multivariate Extensions of Longitudinal Structural Modeling
| 9:00-10:30 | V: Modeling change using latent difference score models |
| 10:45-12:00 | W: Computer techniques for longitudinal dynamic data |
| 1:30- 3:00 | X: Multivariate dynamics based on latent difference scores |
| 3:15- 4:30 | Y: Computer techniques for longitudinal dynamic data |
| 4:30- 5:00 | Z: References; question & answer session |
