Longitudinal Data Analysis (LDA) is a popular statistical method in various fields, including psychology, education, sociology, management, economics, and medicine. This workshop aims to provide participants with an overview of the applications and capabilities of LDA. Topics include: (a) introduction of longitudinal designs and longitudinal data, (b) latent growth curve models and growth mixed models, (c) cross-lagged panel models, (d) separating within- and between-person effects models, and (e) advances in LDA. The workshop will consist of lectures and software demonstrations using Mplus and R with practical examples.
Dr. Hongyun Liu is a professor in Faculty of Psychology at Beijing Normal University and has been working on the research of quantitative psychology for nearly 20 years. Her main research areas are psychological statistics, the theory and applications of psychological and educational measurement, and quantitative research methods. Her research interests involve the Internet-based test development, the theory and application of educational and psychological assessment, data analysis methods in large-scale assessments, and longitudinal data analysis.
- Instructor: Hongyun Liu