<P><U>名称：Advanced Linear Models for Health Data （MCMASTER UNIVERISTY , BIOSTATISTICS DEPARTMENT) </U></P>
<P>包含了生物统计需要的各种model 的应用， 英文描述：</P>
<P>The course focuses on some advanced statistical techniques for the analysis of health studies that have continuous outcomes. Although these techniques are useful for many kinds of research, students interested in observational, repeated-measures, and longitudinal studies will find them especially helpful. The goal of the course is to give students the tools to develop multivariable linear models of health outcomes. The curriculum is divided into 3 modules: (1) fundamental topics in linear regression, (2) multilevel models and growth curve analysis for clustered and longitudinal data and (3) structural equation modeling with latent variables. We take a conceptual, rather than mathematical, approach using a combination of lectures with problem-based discussion. Assignments emphasize computer analysis and interpretation of real data.</P> <BR>