Linear mixed-effects models in R – Frequentist method (lme4 package)

Mercredi 01 Avril 2020, 11:00 to 16:00
Organisation: 
Labex EFL
Lieu: 

LLF – Bât. ODG – 5e étage – Salle du conseil (533)

Yair Haendler (LLF)
Linear mixed-effects models in R – Frequentist method (lme4 package)

Topics:

  • Basics of Frequentist analysis methods.
  • Preparing the data.
  • Treating categorical variables (factors) and continuous variables (covariates).
  • Contrast coding – basics.
  • Choosing the type of model – lm, lmer, glm, glmer, family.
  • Fixed and random effects.
  • Model structure – the issue of maximal models.
  • Interpretation of model output.
  • Model comparison.

Requisites: Previous experience with R; knowledge of different types of variables; experience working with data frames.