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Getachew Dagne

Getachew Dagne, PhD

Professor

Contact Info

Education

  • PHD, Applied Statistics, University of California, 1996
  • MS, Addis Ababa University, 1986
  • BS, Addis Ababa University, 1980

Discipline

Biostatistics/Applied Statistics

Specialization

  • Bayesian Inference
  • Generalized Linear Mixed Models
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis
  • Zero-Inflation Models
  • Social Interactions
  • Spatial Statistics

Biography

Dr. Dagne's main research interest is to develop Bayesian hierarchical methods for analysis of longitudinal /multilevel/spatial data in the specific areas of social behavioral interactions, depression and mental health problems, prostate cancer in black men, HIV/AIDS, and comparative effectiveness.

Research Interests

  • Development of Bayesian Methodology