Call for papers for 2013 Modern Modeling Methods Conference- Proposals due January 31, 2013

[Mccoach, D. Betsy]

Modern Modeling Methods Conference 2013

University of Connecticut

May 21-22^nd, 2013

 

 

Call for papers for 2013 Modern Modeling Methods Conference

 

 

The Modern Modeling Methods (M³) conference is an interdisciplinary conference designed to showcase the latest statistical modeling methods and to present research related to these methodologies. The third annual M³ conference will be held May 21-22^nd, 2013 at the University of Connecticut. Keynote speakers for the 2013 conference include Bengt Muthen, Judea Pearl, and Linda Collins. A full day preconference workshop by Kristopher Preacher (Multilevel SEM with Complex Applications) will be held on May 20^th; a full day post-conference workshop by Bengt Muthen and Tihomir Asparouhov (Advanced Latent Variable Modeling using Mplus 7) will be held on May 23^rd.

 

We are currently soliciting both methodological research papers and papers that illustrate methodological techniques in the area of modeling, broadly defined. Papers related to multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, mixture modeling, and longitudinal modeling are especially encouraged. Given the interdisciplinary focus of the conference, it is completely acceptable to present papers that have been published or presented elsewhere. Presenters may select the length of the session that they prefer: 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes.  We also welcome proposals for multi-paper symposia on thematically grouped topics. Generally, symposia sessions will be 90 minutes in length.

Conference proposals for the Modern Modeling Methods conference may fall into one (or more) of four categories: Methodological Innovation, Methodological Application, Methodological Illustration, or Methodological Evaluation.  Methodological Innovation proposals introduce a new technique. Methodological Evaluation proposals present the results of empirical research evaluating a methodology. Most often, these will involve simulation studies. Methodological Application proposals present the methods and results of a real research study in which the technique was used. Methodological Illustration proposals provide a pedagogical illustration of when and how to use the technique; these papers are designed to help the audience be able to implement the technique themselves. Methodological Research proposals should be no longer than 1000 words and should include purpose, background, methods, results, discussion, and significance. Methodological Illustration papers should be no longer than 1,000 words and should include a description of the methodology to be illustrated as well as an outline of the paper/talk. Graduate students are also encouraged to submit proposals, especially poster sessions. We will hold a poster session and reception on May 21^st. All proposals should be submitted electronically at http://www.modeling.uconn.edu/proposals.cfm

Proposals for the 2013 conference are due January 31^st, 2013. Notifications of presentation status will be emailed by February 28^th, 2013. For more information about the Modern Modeling Methods conference, see our website, www.modeling.uconn.edu .  If you have any questions about the conference, please email D. Betsy McCoach ([hidden email] ).

 

 

D. Betsy McCoach, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, MEA Program

Educational Psychology Department

249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3064

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 06269-3064

Phone: [phone]

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