7. General Linear Models (GLMs) - Introduction

Introduction to Statistical Modelling
Training session with Dr Helen Brown, Senior Statistician, at The Roslin Institute, December 2015.
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These training sessions were given to staff and research students at the Roslin Institute. The material is also used for the Animal Biosciences MSc course taught at the Institute.
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*Recommended Youtube playback settings for the best viewing experience: 1080p HD
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Content:
General Linear Models (GLMs)
-Simple ANOVA
-ANOVA with more factors (Two-way etc)
-Combination of ANOVA and Regression
-Multiple Regression
-Regression

ANOVA, Regression and the General Linear Model (GLM)
-ANOVA fits categorical effects (eg mice strain, treatment)
-Regression model fits continuous effects
-General Linear model (GLM) may fit both categorical effects and continuous effects
---Encompasses ANOVA, regression and models with both categorical and continuous effects
---Categorical effects denoted by sets of xi‘s with values of 0 or 1