LVSS Kickoff Workshop

Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute
19 T. W. Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 14006
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4006
Tel: 919.685.9350 FAX: 919.685.9360
[email protected]

2004-05 Program on
Latent Variables in the Social Sciences (LVSS)

Kickoff Tutorials & Workshops

September 11-14, 2004

GENERAL INFORMATION

The SAMSI Program on Latent Variables in the Social Sciences will be launched from September 11 to 14, 2004, at the Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park in Research Triangle Park, NC. The first day will consist of tutorials and the remaining days will have presentations and discussions that will culminate in the formation of the working groups for the academic year.

A working group on synthesizing Structural Equation and Multilevel Models is already planned. For those participants not familiar with Structural Equation Models (SEMs) or Multilevel Models, we will have tutorials on both on September 11. September 12 to 14 will have a small number of presentations that will discuss unresolved problems and possible research areas in these and other areas of latent variable modeling. For instance, there will be presentations on causality, the analysis of complex samples, and longitudinal data. A good part of the time of these three days will be reserved for broad based participation to help to define which of these or other problems the working groups would like to address during the fall or spring semesters.

REGISTRATION

Registration information, including requests for financial support, should be submitted as soon as possible. The registration deadline is September 1, 2004. In order to ensure your registration is correct, we ask that you:

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Please make reservations at the Radisson as soon as possible. If you have a change in plans, individual room reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival. Check-in is at 3:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 noon.

As it is difficult to control the temperature in the large conference rooms, we suggest you bring a light jacket or sweater with you.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 11, 2004: Tutorials

Radisson Hotel RTP, Room FG (3rd floor)

*** No Lunch will be provided during tutorials ***

1:00 - 3:00 PM	An Overview of Structural Equation Models with Latent Variables Kenneth Bollen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Break
3:30 - 5:30 PM	An Overview of Multilevel Models Aline Sayer, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Sunday, September 12, 2004: Workshop

Radisson Hotel RTP, Room H (3rd floor)

9:30 - 9:45 AM	Welcome and Introductions James Berger, SAMSI Kenneth Bollen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
9:45 - 10:45 AM	Measurement Error in Generalized Linear Models James Hardin, University of South Carolina
10:45 - 11:00 AM	Break
11:00 - 12:00 N	Instrumental Variables in Heterogeneous Response Models James Heckman, University of Chicago
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 - 2:30	New Researcher Presentations - Frauke Kreuter, University of Maryland: Applications of Growth Mixture Modeling to Non-Normal Outcomes - Katherine Masyn, University of California, Los Angeles: Multivariate Extensions in Discrete-Time Survival Analysis using Latent Cariables - Jerome Reiter, Duke University, Multiple Imputation for Missing Data in Surveys with Complex Sampling Designs - Jane Zavisca, SAMSI, Latent Class Analysis of Cultural Fragmentation in the U.S.
2:30 - 2:45	Coffee Break
2:45 - 5:00 PM	Session on Analysis of Complex Survey Data & Latent Variables: New Developments & Challenges - Paul Biemer, Odum Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & RTI - Stephen du Toit, Scientific Software (LISREL) - Chris Skinner, University of Southampton - Mary Thompson, University of Waterloo
5:00 - 5:20	Introductions to Evening Posters
6:30-8:30 PM	Poster Session and Reception at SAMSI (*) (+)

(*) Continuous shuttle service for the Poster Session will be provided by Carolina Livery. The first shuttle will depart from the Radisson at 6:25 PM, and the last shuttle will leave SAMSI at 8:45 PM. Poster presenters: A one-time shuttle will depart from the Radisson at 5:45pm to SAMSI for you to setup.

(+) SAMSI will provide poster presentation boards. The board dimensions are 4 ft. wide by 3 ft. high. They are tri-fold with each side being 1 ft. wide and the center 2 ft. wide. Please make sure your poster fits the board. Posters may not be taped to the walls or blackboards.

Monday, September 13, 2004: Workshop

Radisson Hotel RTP, Room H (3rd floor)

9:30 AM - 12:00 N	Session on Structural Equation Models: New Developments & Challenges - Ken Bollen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Michael Browne, Ohio State University - Karl Jöreskog, University of Uppsala (background information) - Thomas Richardson, University of Washington
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 - 3:30 PM	Session on Longitudinal Models: New Developments & Challenges - Richard Cook, University of Waterloo - David Dunson, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - Lloyd Edwards, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Guang Guo, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3:30 - 4:00	Break
4:00 - 5:00	Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions

Tuesday, September 14, 2004: Workshop and Working Group Meetings

Radisson Hotel RTP, Room H (3rd floor)

9:30 AM - 12:00 N	Session on Multilevel Models: New Developments & Challenges - Dan Bauer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Mark Handcock, University of Washington - Aki Kamata, Florida State University - Aline Sayer, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 - 1:30	Group Discussion to Identify Initial Working Groups
1:30 - 3:00	Working Group Meetings
3:00 - 3:30	Working Group Reports
3:30	Workshop Adjourns

Local Information (Hotels, etc.)

LVSS Program Page

Program Poster (pdf file)

SAMSI Home Page