This course will discuss what mixed models are, why they are called "mixed" models, what is a "random factor", and why. The primary focus will be for the researcher to understand when he or she should ...

Limitations of linear regression applied on ecological data -- Things are not always linear : additive modeling -- Dealing with heterogeneity -- Mixed effects modeling for nested data -- Violation of ...

Functional data are increasingly encountered in scientific studies, and their high dimensionality and complexity lead to many analytical challenges. Various methods for functional data analysis have ...