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