Dr. Man Chen

Biography

Man Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, where he specializes in Quantitative Methods. His research focuses on developing statistical methods and computing tools for addressing scientific questions in educational psychology. A primary line of his research involves solving methodological problems that arise from the application of meta-analytic techniques to real-world datasets, which often include dependent effect sizes and selective reporting biases. He is particularly interested in calculating effect sizes and addressing complex data structures using multilevel modeling. Dr. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Quantitative Methods from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024, and holds an M.S. in Statistics and an M.Ed. in Quantitative Methods from the same institution and the University of Texas at Austin, respectively. His work is frequently published in reputable educational psychology journals, focusing on areas such as meta-analysis, effect size calculations, and methodological advancements in research design.

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