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workshop:2016:announcement [2015/10/13 14:21] lessem |
workshop:2016:announcement [2015/10/16 13:34] lessem |
The course will include: causes of variation; introduction to R programming; path analysis; likelihood; matrix algebra; univariate twin analysis; biometrical genetics; categorical data; between group heterogeneity; continuous heterogeneity and G x E interaction; multivariate phenotypic factor and genetic analysis; developmental models; extended twin designs; power analysis; GCTA; direction of causation and Mendelian randomization; meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits; and responsible conduct of research. | The course will include: causes of variation; introduction to R programming; path analysis; likelihood; matrix algebra; univariate twin analysis; biometrical genetics; categorical data; between group heterogeneity; continuous heterogeneity and G x E interaction; multivariate phenotypic factor and genetic analysis; developmental models; extended twin designs; power analysis; GCTA; direction of causation and Mendelian randomization; meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits; and responsible conduct of research. |
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Hands-on analysis will be emphasized, employing networked notebook computers, and using OpenMx and R programming. The website for OpenMx is at: [[http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu|http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu]] A beginner’s guide to OpenMx is at [[http://www.vipbg.vcu.edu/~hmaes/OpenMx/html/NewBeginnersGuide.html|http://www.vipbg.vcu.edu/~hmaes/OpenMx/html/NewBeginnersGuide.html]] | Hands-on analysis will be emphasized, employing networked notebook computers, and using OpenMx and R programming. The website for OpenMx is at: [[http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu|http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu]] A beginner’s guide to OpenMx is at [[http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu/docs/OpenMx/latest/NewBeginnersGuide.html]] |
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Participants are strongly advised to have some familiarity with R programming before attending the workshop. | Participants are strongly advised to have some familiarity with R programming before attending the workshop. |
* Timothy Bates, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | * Timothy Bates, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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Further information may be obtained from John Hewitt, or the workshop coordinator, Melissa Dunivant, IBG, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0447, USA; Telephone: 303-492-3405; FAX: 303-492-8063; E-mail: John.Hewitt@Colorado.edu or Melissa.Dunivant@Colorado.edu. | Further information may be obtained from John Hewitt, or the workshop coordinator, Melissa Dunivant, IBG, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0447, USA; Telephone: 303-492-3405; FAX: 303-492-8063; E-mail: [[John.Hewitt@Colorado.edu]] or [[Melissa.Dunivant@Colorado.edu]]. |
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Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to attend. Partial financial support for US participants from these groups is available by application to the local host, John Hewitt. Please contact Melissa Dunivant for more information regarding partial financial support. | Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to attend. Partial financial support for US participants from these groups is available by application to the local host, John Hewitt. Please contact Melissa Dunivant for more information regarding partial financial support. |