Dr. Oscar Olvera Astivia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Oscar L. Olvera Astivia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Measurement, Evaluation & Research Methodology at the University of Washington's College of Education. He specializes in Measurement, Statistics, Psychometrics, and Applied Analytics, with a focus on Quantitative Research Methods. His research interests include simulation techniques, multivariate analysis, non-Gaussian structures, and copula distribution theory within psychometrics. He actively investigates the theory and applications of power polynomial transformations of random variables, as well as Monte Carlo simulations in social sciences. His work is characterized by the development of structured and random correlation matrices to enhance research methodologies. Dr. Olvera Astivia's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Measurement, Evaluation & Research Methodology from the University of British Columbia, complemented by both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in related fields.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.