An 8-Module Online, Interactive Workshop

Starts on Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Most of the statistical analyses you need to do as a researcher are most likely linear regressions or ANOVAs. Or some extension of them.

But…

How well do you really understand linear models?

Chances are, the training you’ve received was incomplete, out of context, or so long ago that there are more than a few holes in your comprehension.

That means when your REAL data doesn’t fit a model perfectly, you’re often confused, stuck, and frustrated.

By developing an intuitive understanding of linear models, though, you can deal with imperfect data, as well as gain the basics you need to move on to other concepts, like logistic regression, mediation, structural equation modeling, and mixed models.

It’s time to fill in the gaps and master linear models.

In this eight-module live, online workshop, we’ll cover:

• Starting with the Basics: Terminology, Correlations, Bivariate Linear Regression
• Regression Models with Multiple Predictors
• ANOVA and ANCOVA (including interactions)
• How to Extend and Refine the Models
• And more!

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop is suitable for graduate students and research professionals in fields that use statistics.

This workshop is for you if you:

• Need a refresher on linear modeling
• Feel like you’re missing the knowledge to proceed in key areas of linear models, like checking assumptions; building a model with interactions, categorical variables, or quadratic terms; or interpreting your linear model output
• Missed some of the fundamentals of linear modeling, and now you’re getting stuck as you try to use logistic regressions, repeated measures, or other advanced analyses
• Never really “got” linear models, but were able to hack your way through

It is NOT for you if you:

• Already run and thoroughly understand linear models or are using more advanced models with confidence
• Are looking for a theoretical matrix-algebra or calculus-based course on statistical theory where you derive linear models
• Don’t understand basic statistical concepts like correlations, p-values, and hypothesis tests

“Overall it was very useful for getting a more in depth understanding of linear regression. Jeff is very clear and I appreciate his willingness to explain and be helpful.”

— Previous workshop participant —

How Does It Work?

This course is an 8-module online workshop.

All lessons and software demonstrations are pre-recorded. Each week, starting on Wednesday morning, we’ll make each module’s materials available. At your convenience, watch the video lessons, watch the video software demonstrations, do the exercises, and review the software syntax of your choice to implement the examples in the lessons.

Have questions? No problem!

On the following Tuesday, you’ll meet with your instructor for a live webinar-based Q&A session where you can get assistance with workshop concepts, deepen your knowledge, and clarify any questions.

All 8 Q&A Sessions Are Recorded for Your Convenience.

Where Do I Access Recordings and Material?

For each of the eight modules, you will have a set of training resources and material.

As a participant of the Linear Models workshop, you can access these for 12 months in our participant-only website.

You’ll have access to this site and all the related materials and resources for ONE FULL YEAR. That means you can re-watch sessions and ask additional questions again during that 12-month period.

Often, our students report they understand the material at a deeper level on a second or third pass. You’ll learn more every time, so take advantage of it!

“The combination of the videos of SPSS exercises, syntax files, excellent lecture notes, and exercise answers made individualized learning a whole lot easier. The lectures were also very easy to understand.”

— Carrie Petrucci, previous workshop participant —

What’s Covered in the Workshop?

Module 1: Getting Under the Hood of Single Predictor Models

We specifically will cover:

• Discussion on basic terminology
• Correlations
• Bivariate linear regression

Module 2: Continuous Predictors

• Preliminary Data Screening
• Multivariable Linear Regression
• Marginal Means

Module 3: Categorical and Continuous Predictors

• Multivariable linear regression
• Marginal Means

Module 4: T-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA

• T-test
• Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
• Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
• Marginal Means
• Homogeneity of Variance

Module 5: Extending, Refining and Interpreting the Model

• Interactions in Depth
• Centering & Standardized Coefficients
• Quadratic and Cubed Variables
• Suppression
• Partial and Semi-partial Correlation, Effect Size

Module 6: Diagnostics

• What are the assumptions?
• Data issues: What are they?
• Residuals
• Observations
• Model
• Different Types of Variance Estimators

Module 7: Model Building

• Segmented regression
• Standardized coefficient
• When OLS Regression Model is Not Appropriate

Module 8: Piecing It All Together

• Running an Analysis

Dates and Times

There are eight workshop modules. Each one begins when we release the module’s materials on Wednesday morning and concludes with a live Q&A session.

Workshop Orientation (Optional):

Tuesday, October 12, 2022 from 12pm – 12:45pm (EDT)

Q&A Session Dates: Tuesdays, 12pm – 1pm (EDT)

Module 1 – October 19

Module 2 – October 26

Module 3 – November 2

Module 4 – November 9

Module 5 – November 16

Break Week

Module 6 – November 30

Module 7 – December 7

Module 8 – December 14

Remember, everything is recorded and available for you to watch at your convenience, should you be unable to attend a live session.

Also, you have access to all the workshop materials for a full 12 months from your enrollment date.

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“Jeff is very patient and he’s a good teacher – he asks questions and waits for us to respond before moving forward. His tone is non-judgmental, and he explains material well.”

— Heidi, Previous workshop participant —

Prerequisites

So what kind of background in statistics do you need?

This course starts out at a basic level. No, you don’t need a PhD in statistics… we know you’re a researcher, not a statistician.

We’re assuming you understand:

• Statistical tests
• Basic graphing
• How to work with data and variables in any stat program

As long as you have at least a statistics course or two under your belt, you should be ready to tackle “Linear Models”.

If you have questions about whether you’re ready, just email us. We’ll give you our honest opinion. We want you to succeed!

Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed

As with all of our programs, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Your registration fee is fully refundable for any reason up to the close of enrollment, no questions asked. Once the refund period ends and the workshop begins, we want you to be satisfied. If you participate fully in a workshop – watch, read, and try out what is included – and find you are not satisfied, we will give you a full refund. Just notify us within 90 days of purchasing the program.

FAQs

Q: I haven’t taken a statistics course in years. Will I be able to keep up?

A: As long as you have the suggested prerequisites (a strong understanding of linear regression), you should be fine.

However, you WILL need to spend some time each week, both going over the material and also “getting your hands dirty” with some data. Expect to spend 4-5 hours per week reviewing the material and doing the exercises, and re-running class examples on your own.

And if you have questions during the workshop, make sure to attend the Q&A sessions and/or post on the Workshop Center to clarify anything you’re not clear on.

You know how this goes: The more time you put in, the deeper your understanding.

Q: What’s your refund policy?

A: Your registration fee is fully refundable for any reason up to the close of enrollment. If you participate fully in the workshop – watch, read, and try out what is included – and find you are not satisfied, we will give you a full refund within 90 days of purchase.

Q: Do you offer student discounts?

A: Yes, we do! Current students with a valid ID can register for up to 30% off the standard rate. Click here to receive our student discount on all our workshops: Student Discount List

Q: Things are very busy at work right now, and I’m afraid I won’t have time to keep up. How much time per week does this really take?

A: We’ve worked hard to make sure people can take a workshop in the midst of their normal work life. For longer workshops, we build in a week off halfway through the course.

Each workshop lesson session is about 2 hours.

Each week, we have a one-hour Q&A session. You don’t have to attend, we just make those available so you can have any questions answered or listen in on others’ questions.

We provide exercises, answers and data sets, so you can practice what you’ve learned each week and get help in the Q&As. These will take you a few hours each week, maybe up to 3 or so. The exercises aren’t required—you’re not graded. But we’ve gotten feedback that they’re very helpful, as it allows you to practice and figure out what you did and didn’t understand.

In other words, each week, there are approximately 2 hours of instruction, one hour of Q&A, and about 2-3 hours of practice time. So if you have a crazy hectic week during the workshop, you have catch up time. But If you have a crazy hectic month, you may be better off waiting as you won’t really have a chance to catch up.

One reminder: You have access to the workshop website, all materials, and a place to ask questions for a year. So if you get behind, you aren’t missing out. You can catch up on your schedule.

Q: I teach/work/sleep during this time and cannot attend live Q&As. Is there any way to register and access the webinar sessions later?

A: Yes! We have participants from many time zones with many different work schedules. In order to support our diverse student base, all material – including the workshop sessions and Q&As — are recorded and made available to students within 48 hours. They’re screenshot video files, so you’ll hear the instructor talking and see his screen, just as live participants do. You can even submit questions for written answers any time between sessions. Many students take the entire workshop in this manner, never attending a session live.

Q: I’m outside the U.S. Can I still participate?

A: Yes. We have participants in our workshops from many different countries. You will want a fast internet connection and either a computer speaker or a telephone if you plan to attend live.

Q: Can I pay with Paypal?

A: Yes. When you check out, you can pay directly using our system or paying with Paypal. However, the three-payment option is not available using PayPal.

Q: Can I join the Q&A webinars from my tablet or phone?

A: Yes. You can join all webinar sessions from your Apple or Android device by downloading a free GoToMeeting app.

Q: This really isn’t a good time for me. Will you be offering this workshop again soon?

A: We don’t have a set schedule for running each workshop. We try to schedule each workshop every 12-18 months, though very popular workshops may be offered more often. We are sometimes unable to re-run a workshop if the instructor becomes unavailable so there are no guarantees that any workshop will be run again.

If you think you’ll need the material in the next half-year or so, register now. You’ll get all the materials to download and review at your convenience, and you can attend again for free any time in the next 12 months.

Have additional questions? We’re here to help! Just email us at support@theanalysisfactor.com.