EPSY 587
Hierarchical Linear Models

Credit:  4 hours.


This course provides an overview of the use of multilevel models. Students will learn the techniques and theory of hierarchical linear models and apply the methods to data from studies in education, psychology and social sciences. Topics covered include multilevel analyses, random intercept and slope models, 2- and 3-level models, hypothesis testing, model assessment, longitudinal (repeated measures) data, and generalized hierarchical models for categorical variables. Same as PSYC 587 and STAT 587. Approved for both S/U and letter grading. Prerequisite: EPSY 581 and EPSY 582, or PSYC 406 and PSYC 407.