Summer Statistics Workshops
"I found the organization of the material and the computer programs used very interesting and very applicable to the field of educational research. The instructor was excellent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very patient."
Ray Saenz, 2007 structural equation modeling course participant
The Summer Statistics Workshops (SSW) is a series of five-day courses aimed at graduate students, faculty and professionals desiring advanced knowledge and applications in statistical applications, modeling, research and analysis, specifically in quantitative methods in the social sciences. The workshops are presented by the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University and usually take place during a three-week time frame each June.
A special discount is available for College of Education and Human Development faculty and students ($250 off the first course for the first 20 College of Education and Human Development graduate students and $200 off the first course for the first 20 College of Education and Human Development faculty members). The special discount ONLY applies to weekday courses.
*Update! As of 2.18.09, all CEHD graduate student discounts are gone.*
Courses being offered for the 2009 Summer Statistics Workshops include:
- Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (Bruce Thompson, Texas A&M University)
- Hierarchical Linear Modeling (Oi-man Kwok, Texas A&M University)
- Intermediate Statistics (Bob Hall, Texas A&M University)
- Item Response Theory (Roger Millsap, Arizona State University)
- Mediation and Moderation Analysis (Matt Fritz, Virginia Tech)
- Meta Analysis (Victor Willson, Texas A&M University)
- Mixed Methods Research (Tony Onwuegbuzie, Sam Houston State University)
- Multivariate Analysis (Bruce Thompson, Texas A&M University)
- Nonparametric Statistics (James McNamara, Texas A&M University)
- Structural Equation Modeling (Oi-man Kwok, Texas A&M University)
Schedule:
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2009 Summer Statistics Workshops Course Schedule | ||||
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Week 1 (June 8 - 12) |
Week 2 (June 15 - 19) | ||
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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Intermediate |
Structural Equation |
Mixed Methods |
Exploratory & |
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Break (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) | |||
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1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m |
Mediation & Moderation Analysis |
Hierarchical Linear Modeling |
Item Response Theory |
Multivariate |
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Weekend Intersessions | ||||
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1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Meta Analysis | |||
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8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Break (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) |
Nonparametric Statistics | |||
Cost: Early Bird Registration: Weekly courses are $300 for each course. To qualify for early registration, registration forms and all payment fees must be received by March 31, 2009. Graduate students who register before March 31, 2009, (Early Bird) pay only $150 for each weekly course. Graduate students wishing to take advantage of this discount must fax a copy of their student ID to Angela Welch at 979.862.1256. Please address fax to ATTN: Angela Welch with the Subject: SSW Graduate Student Discount.
Regular Registration: Weekly courses are $400 for each course. Saturday intersession courses are $80 for each course.
Housing: Individuals are responsible for their own housing arrangements. Hotel/motel costs in the Bryan/College Station area range from $40-$120 per night depending on venue. Restaurants ranging from fast food and delicatessen chains to national chains and specialty restaurants are in close proximity to the university and to general housing.
Note: A block of rooms has been reserved for the Summer Statistics Workshops at The Traditions on University Drive. The workshop rate is $17.90 per person per night (not including bed linens) or $26.40 per person per night (including bed linens). This rate is below the state rate. Meal rates are: $5.50 for breakfast, $6.00 for lunch, and $6.50 for dinner. If you are interested, please advise the booking agent that you are attending the College of Education and Human Development Summer Statistics Workshops.
Transportation: Getting to College Station is very easy. Individuals can drive or fly directly to College Station by way of Easterwood Airport (CLL). Free shuttles may be available to take individuals from the airport to the hotel. Hotels on University Drive have access to the free Texas A&M University bus route. Individuals should check with their hotel to see if they have similar bus route access.
Note: The Traditions on University Drive is within walking distance to campus and also has access to the free Texas A&M University bus route. Route 15 (Old Army) is a short bus ride to campus.
Resources: Attendees are expected to bring a laptop for personal use; desktop computers will be available during course instruction. Specialty programs will be utilized for some courses with student versions recommended on personal laptops if attendees do not have full versions.
Other Amenities: Snacks and break refreshments will be available each day of the summer workshops. On- and off-campus eating facilities are available for lunch.
Refund and Cancellation Policy: A full refund of registration fees, less a $100 cancellation fee, will be available if requested in writing and received by May 22, 2009. No refunds will be made after that date. (Please note that if you fail to cancel by the deadline and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.) Texas A&M reserves the right to cancel any particular courses of the Summer Statistics Workshops and return all fees in the event of insufficient registration. The liability of Texas A&M is limited to the registration fee. Texas A&M will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants, including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits.
