Multilevel Modeling in Mplus

This page contains the streaming video of a two day workshop presented by Professor Bengt Muthén at the Johns Hopkins Center for Prevention and Early Intervention and the Departments of Mental Health and Biostatistics. We are very grateful to Professor Muthén and Johns Hopkins University for permission to post these videos.

All of the streaming videos are stored as Quicktime movies and can be viewed using the Quicktime Player . If you are having troubles, see our QuickTime Troubleshooting page.

Streaming Videos and Handouts

Day 1
- Handout
- Morning Session 1, video
- Morning Session 2, video
- Afternoon Session 1, video
- Afternoon Session 2, video
Day 2
- Handout
- Morning Session 1, video
- Morning Session 2, video
- Afternoon Session 1, video
- Afternoon Session 2, video

Topic Outline

Day 1
- Introductory growth modeling
  - Ideas behind modeling of individual differences in development
  - Comparison of multilevel, random effect mixed linear, and SEM growth approaches
  - Growth modeling using a general latent variable framework
  - Linear growth model
  - Growth model with free time scores
  - Covariates in the growth model
  - Centering
  - Piecewise growth model
  - Growth models with individually varying times of observation and random slopes
  - Regression among growth factors
  - Multiple process growth models
- Advanced growth modeling
  - Two-part growth modeling when outcomes have strong floor effects
  - Multiple group growth models
  - Multiple cohorts
  - Randomized preventive interventions
  - Growth mixture modeling with latent trajectory classes
  - Latent transition modeling
  - Multiple indicator growth models
  - Power calculations and design issues
  - A growth model as part of a bigger model
Day 2
- Cross-sectional analysis with two-level data
- Longitudinal analysis