Nicolas Zapparrata, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department.
Dr. Zapparrata is an Educational Psychologist with a specialization in quantitative methodology and applied statistics. His research includes both the investigation and application of robust statistical modeling techniques across various areas in psychology and education. Dr. Zapparrata's current research focuses on utilizing Bayesian statistics in meta-analyses on clinical groups, applying structural equation modeling to analyze big data, and the investigation of information processing in neurodevelopmental disorders. He is also interested in student learning outcomes assessment, promoting statistical literacy through course curriculum/design, and facilitating active learning in students through his instructional approaches.