Introduction to Mixed Models
Training session with Dr Helen Brown, Senior Statistician, at The Roslin Institute, March 2016.
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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:
Potential advantages of mixed models
- More appropriate standard errors taking into account variability at several levels
- Unbalanced or missing data does not cause a problem
- More accurate estimates (particularly if missing data)
- Understand the variation and correlation in the data