Multivariate Statistics & Methodology using R
2025/26
Course description
Multivariate Statistics and Methodology using R (MSMR) is a semester long course providing an advanced level overview of statistical analysis techniques and methodology issues relevant to psychological research. The course builds on the concepts and skills developed in Univariate Statistics and Methodology using R.
| Week | Slides | Workbook |
|---|---|---|
| pre-requisite | Course Intro |
Install or update R/Rstudio Extra Exercises: Regression Refresher |
| Sem 2 Week 1 | Introduction to Multilevel Modelling |
Chapter 1: Group Structured Data Chapter 2: The Multi-Level/Mixed-Effects Model Week 1 Exercises: Intro to MLM |
| Sem 2 Week 2 | Logistic MLM Longitudinal Data Analysis using MLM |
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| Sem 2 Week 3 | Longitudinal Data Analysis using Multilevel Modeling - Nonlinear Change | |
| Sem 2 Week 4 | Other Random Effects | |
| Sem 2 Week 5 | Individual Differences | |
| Flexible Learning Week | ||
| Sem 2 Week 7 | PCA and EFA | |
| Sem 2 Week 8 | CFA | |
| Sem 2 Week 9 | Path Analysis & Mediation | |
| Sem 2 Week 10 | SEM I | |
| Sem 2 Week 11 | SEM II |