PDC04: An Introduction to Hierarchical Linear Modeling for Education Researchers

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course will introduce the fundamentals of hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), focusing on fundamental concepts and practical applications with very minimal emphasis on statistical theory. In addition to presenting a conceptual overview of HLM, the instructors will utilize a school-based example to demonstrate the application of HLM within an organizational framework. Participants will learn how to analyze 2-level data using HLM 7, and they will learn to interpret the results of the analyses. Instruction will consist of lecture, demonstrations of the software, and hands-on data analysis opportunities. Students should bring a laptop equipped with the free student version of HLMv7 (from www.ssicentral.com) and SPSS or another data manipulation software. The course example data will run on the student version of HLM. (Please note that there is no MAC version of the HLM software program.)

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• D. Betsy Mccoach, University of Connecticut

• Ann A. O'Connell, The Ohio State University