Dr. Hyeon Ah Kang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hyeon-Ah Kang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in quantitative methods and psychometric data analysis. With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2016) and an M.S. in Statistics (2013), Dr. Kang's research expertise encompasses item response theory, response time modeling, and cognitively diagnostic models as well as computer-adaptive testing. Her recent projects delve into analytic methods for multimodal data and computer-interactive assessments, focusing on enhancing the understanding of student interactions through technology. As an active researcher, Dr. Kang has published numerous papers addressing key issues in psychometrics, including innovative modeling approaches and adaptive testing methodologies. She has been recognized with several grants, including those from the National Institutes of Health and the American Educational Research Association, underscoring her commitment to advancing the field of educational measurement.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Chair of the Quantitative Methods Area in the Department of Educational Psychology, focusing on advancing research methodologies.

Awards

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Early Career Award

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Outstanding Reviewer

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Dean's Fellow

Courses

EDP 480C: 4-Correlation/Regression Methods EDP 380D: 4-Psychometric Theory/Methods EDP 480C: 4-Correlation/Regression Methods-Web EDP 380D: 4-Psychometric Theory/Methods-Web EDP 380C: 22-Analysis: Categorical Data EDP 380D: 4-Psychometric Theory & Methods EDP 381E: Advanced Item Response Theory

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.