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Professor Dr. Mark Handcock

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Biography

Mark S. Handcock is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on methodological development in statistics, particularly applied to questions in social sciences, social epidemiology, and environmetrics. Recent work includes advancements in statistical models for social networks, network inference, and the development of statistical methodologies for the collection and analysis of social network data. He has a strong emphasis on surveying hard-to-reach populations and utilizing spatial processes in demography.

Research Interests

Statistical Models for Social Networks Network Inference Statistical Methodology Social Network Data Analysis Surveys of Hard-to-Reach Populations Spatial Processes in Demography

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores

Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.