Nicolas Zapparrata

Assistant Professor
Psychology
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S-431

201-200-3062
CV

Summary

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.

Areas of Expertise / Experts Guide
Advanced statistical modeling and analysis
Research methodology
Assessment and measurement/Psychometrics
Curriculum design and evaluation
 
Research Interests
Fostering statistical literacy in students
Bayesian meta-analysis
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Cognitive processing
Language development
Student motivation and learning
 
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Education

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in the Quantitative Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research from CUNY Graduate Center
B.S. in Psychology from James Madison University