Dr. Bengt Muthén

Professor

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Biography

Bengt Muthén is a Professor Emeritus in the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Uppsala, Sweden, in 1977, and a B.S. in Statistics from the same university in 1970. His research interests primarily focus on latent variable analysis, including growth mixture modeling and other methodologies for longitudinal data. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the field of statistics, particularly in the context of social sciences and education. Muthén has been involved in various collaborative works that explore complex statistical issues, such as intervention noncompliance in longitudinal studies and the effects of drinking behavior among college students. His publications include influential articles in renowned journals, showcasing methodological innovations and applications in educational statistics. He has also co-edited various contributions that address methodological challenges in quantitative social science research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.