June

Title: Applied Bayesian spatio-temporal regression analysis
Host: CSTAT
Presenter: Dr. Andrew Finley
Date: Monday June 10, 2013
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: 106 Farrall Agriculture Engineering Hall
Registration Begins: Wednesday May 01, 2013
Description:
This workshop will focus on applied Bayesian regression models that accommodate spatial and temporal associations.

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Title: Intermediate R: Functions and Programming
Host: CSTAT
Presenter: Dr. Vincent Melfi
Date: Tuesday June 11, 2013
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: 106 Farrall Agriculture Engineering Hall
Registration Begins: Wednesday May 01, 2013
Description:
Functions in R allow users to automate commonly used procedures and to implement new methods. Even for those who rarely need this functionality, understanding R functions and programming is quite useful, since R is built around functions.

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Title: Sample size analysis for preparation of grant applications
Host: CSTAT
Presenter: Dr. Alla Sikorskii, Department of Statistics and P
Date: Wednesday June 12, 2013
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: 106 Farrall Agriculture Engineering Hall
Registration Begins: Wednesday May 01, 2013
Description:
We will consider sample size issues in the preparation of grant applications for exploratory developmental research projects (NIH R21 mechanism) and larger projects (NIH R01 mechanism).

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July

Title: Introductory and Intermediate Structural Equation Modeling
Host: Center for Statistical Training & Consulting
Presenter: Dr. Tenko Raykov
Date: Wednesday July 10, 2013
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: 106 Farrall Agriculture Engineering Hall
Registration Begins: Wednesday May 01, 2013
Description:
This workshop deals with introductory and intermediate aspects of the increasingly popular methodology of structural equation modeling (SEM) in the behavioral, educational, social, business, marketing, and biomedical disciplines.

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Applied Bayesian spatio-temporal regression analysis Link to Event

This workshop will focus on applied Bayesian regression models that accommodate spatial and temporal associations. Event Link

Intermediate R: Functions and Programming Link to Event

Functions in R allow users to automate commonly used procedures and to implement new methods. Even for those who rarely need this functionality, understanding R functions and programming is quite useful, since R is built around functions. Event Link

News & Announcements

Now hiring full time Specialist

CSTAT has an open slot for a Specialist; we intend to fill it with someone who has the skills of a Senior Biostatistician. The Specialist will work with the Director and Associate Director to carry out CSTAT’s mission and will provide statistical consulting services directly to our clients. This includes: assisting with grant development and sponsored research; serving as the statistician on projects; preparing bids (cost estimates); offering clients resources and advice on research design and statistical methods; explaining concepts, methods, and how to run or interpret statistical analyses. TO APPLY: please visit http://www.jobs.msu.edu and apply for posting # 7613
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Meta-analysis course to be offered

A course on the topic of "Research Synthesis and Meta-analysis" will be offered during the fall 2013 semester. Please see below for more information regarding this course.

Course name: CEP 982
Instructor: Dr. Spyros Konstantopoulos
Short Description:

"Research synthesis and meta-analysis have become very popular in a wide variety of research disciplines that include psychology, education, medicine, ecology, and business.The objectives of this course are several, but the primary focus is to conduct a research synthesis (using meta-analytic methods) in whatever substantive area interests you the most."

To sign up for this course, please follow MSU's standard procedure for course registration.