Dr. Don Van Ravenzwaaij

Professor

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Biography

Don van Ravenzwaaij is a Professor in the field of Psychometrics and Statistics at the University of Groningen. He specializes in Bayesian statistics, computational methods, and reproducibility, contributing significantly to the development of statistical methodologies and their applications in psychological research. His work emphasizes the importance of reproducibility in research findings and offers innovative solutions to statistical challenges faced by researchers. He is actively involved in the educational aspects of his field, helping to train the next generation of statisticians and psychologists. His research interests intersect with the growing emphasis on empirical validation and the practical implementation of statistical techniques within social sciences.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.