Department of Statistics Seminar
North Carolina State University

presents

Hal S. Stern

Iowa State University

"Model Checking, Model Selection, and Random Effects"

ABSTRACT

Hierarchical models incorporating random effects parameters are applied widely in fields like education, medicine, animal breeding, epidemiology. Methods for assessing the fit of hierarchical models are reviewed, focusing on the Gaussian-Gaussian hierarchical model. Simulations are used to demonstrate strengths and weaknesses of various approaches.

Friday, April 9, 1999

3:35 - 4:35 pm

206 Cox Hall

Refreshments will be served on the second floor of Dabney Hall (left of Room 222) at 3:00 pm.