The main focus of this course will be on linear mixed models. That is, linear models with fixed effects and random effects. Some topics we’ll discuss are: When would I want to use a random effect? How ...

In many experimental situations, a response surface design is divided into several blocks to control an extraneous source of variation. The traditional approach in most response surface applications ...

The accurate mapping of causal variants in genome-wide association studies requires the consideration of both, confounding factors (for example, population structure) and nonlinear interactions ...