Dr. Christopher Thompson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christopher Thompson is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, primarily focusing on methodological research areas such as Meta-analysis and Bayesian data analysis. He has begun to explore the incorporation of nonparametric statistical methods into meta-analysis, concentrating on Bayesian estimation and multivariate meta-analysis. Additionally, he is interested in graphical displays of effects and the synthesis of partial effects, particularly related to fuzzy numbers. Thompson also has significant interests in the educational applications of video games, trends in STEM, large-scale testing, and their roles in language acquisition and public health. He is passionate about statistical education, emphasizing practical applications, computational literacy, and theories in social science statistics. Moreover, he serves as the director of the Educational Research Evaluation Laboratory (EREL) within the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-06-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching courses and conducting research in statistical methodologies and applications.

Courses

EPSY636. Research Techniques EPSY641. Statistical Analysis Educational Research II EPSY642. Meta-Analysis Behavioral Research EPSY685. Directed Studies Topic: Bayesian Methods Education EPSY691. Doctoral Research

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.