Previous workshops: 2012
Discrete-time Event history analysis, 10-11 September 2012, University of Bristol
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This workshop will introduce methods for the analysis of event history data (also known as survival or duration data) with a focus on discrete- time methods. Advanced topics such as modelling recurrent events, transitions between multiple states and correlated event histories will also be discussed. Examples of potential applications of these more advanced methods are studies of the timing of births and duration of unemployment spells (recurrent events), transitions between different labour market states, and the interrelationship between female labour force participation and childbearing (correlated histories).
Topics will include: special issues in the analysis of event history data, continuous-time and discrete-time models for the time to a single event, data preparation, multilevel models for recurrent events, models for multiple states, and models for multiple correlated event processes.
The emphasis will be on the practical application of event history analysis and interpreting the results. Lectures will be combined with hands-on practical exercises in Stata (including the new runmlwin command), using example datasets from the British Household Panel Survey.
Prerequisites:
Familiarity with multilevel modelling and logistic regression analysis to the level of knowledge obtained by completing Modules 5 and 6 of the Centre for Multilevel Modelling’s online course. Although familiarity with event history analysis will not be assumed, the course covers advanced topics so participants with no prior knowledge are strongly advised to read the following article in advance.
Singer, J.D. and Willet, J.B. (1993) “It’s about time: Using discrete-time survival analysis to study duration and the timing of events.” Journal of Educational Statistics, 18: 155-195.
Instructors:
Fiona Steele and Elizabeth Washbrook
Timings:
The course starts at 10am on Day 1, and finishes at 5pm on Day 2. Participants are expected to attend the full course.
Course fee:
The course fee includes tea/coffee in the morning and afternoon and lunch on both days.
There is an optional three -course Evening Meal including drinks for participants and workshop instructors on the first evening, at an additional cost of £30
All fees include event materials, lunch, and morning\afternoon tea on both days. They do not include travel and accommodation costs. A full refund will be given if cancellation occurs 1 month prior to the event. No refund is given after this date.
- For UK-registered Postgraduate students £60 (without evening meal 10 September)
- For UK-registered Postgraduate students £90 (with evening meal 10 September)
- For staff at UK academic institutions, ESRC funded researchers and registered charity organisations £120 (without evening meal 10 September)
- For staff at UK academic institutions, ESRC funded researchers and registered charity organisations £150 (with evening meal 10 September)
- For all other participants* £440 (without evening meal 10 September)
- For all other participants* £470 (with evening meal 10 September)
* A limited number of places at the academic rate are available for UK non-academics.
Application:
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