Dr. Kirk Wolter

Professor

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Biography

Kirk Wolter is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Chicago and a Principal Statistical Advisor and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the National Opinion Research Center (NORC). He has a notable career, having led and participated in the design of America's largest and most important information systems, including the Current Business Surveys, the Current Employment Statistics program, and the 1980 and 1990 Decennial Censuses. Additionally, he has focused on several key projects such as the National Immunization Survey and Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey. Wolter has held significant positions throughout his career, including founding director of the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for Survey Science at Iowa State University and vice president of Statistical Design Worldwide at A.C. Nielsen Co. His research and work have made a substantial impact on various fields, leading to extensive recognition, including accolades from the U.S. Department of Commerce. He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and an elected member of the International Statistical Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor in the Department of Statistics, focusing on survey design and statistical methodology.

Principal Statistical Advisor

— Present

NORC • Chicago, IL

Principal Statistical Advisor and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the National Opinion Research Center.

Founding Director

— Present

Interdisciplinary Research Institute Survey Science • Iowa State University

Led survey research initiatives across various fields.

Vice President Statistical Design Worldwide

— Present

A.C. Nielsen Co. • Worldwide

Oversaw statistical methodologies for Nielsen operations in 30 countries.

Chief Statistical Research Division

— Present

U.S. Census Bureau • United States

Led research programs in statistics and geographic information systems.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

George Washington University • Washington, D.C.

Developed and taught graduate-level courses in survey sampling.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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