Dr. Larry Hedges

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Biography

Larry Hedges is a Board of Trustees Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Northwestern University. His research focuses on the development and application of statistical methods across various fields, including social, medical, and biological sciences. A significant emphasis of his work is on combining results from studies to draw general conclusions through meta-analysis, as well as addressing the statistical aspects of the replication crisis in science. He specializes in research design and statistical analysis of social experiments and has developed statistical methods for policy research, especially in the realm of education policy. Additionally, Hedges investigates the uncertainty in cognitive science, seeking to understand how human cognition is influenced by the processing of information. His work also delves into demography and examines variations in abilities across different social groups, utilizing achievement measurements. He is the co-director of the STEPP Center at Northwestern University, collaborating closely with Beth Tipton, and his research is supported by various grants from prestigious institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the Institute of Education Sciences.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.