Statistics for Demographic Data II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: DEM 5273 or consent of instructor. This course represents an in-depth coverage of the general linear model framework, including multivariable regression analysis, logistic and Poisson regression and multilevel modeling. Model fit, model comparison and regression diagnostics for each method are covered. In addition to these topics, students are introduced to techniques for dealing with missing data including multiple imputation. All methods are complemented by the application to demographic survey data sets and instruction in the Linux environment using both the SAS and R/S-plus statistical programming languages. (Same as DEM 7283 . Credit cannot be earned for both DEM 5283 and DEM 7283 .) Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.