Dr. Robert Abbott

Professor

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Biography

Robert Abbott is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in Measurement and Statistics within the field of School Psychology. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1970. His research interests encompass Development, Children & Youth Development, Developmental Disabilities, Literacy, and Quantitative Research Methods. He focuses on the appropriate use of statistical methods in educational research, emphasizing classical correlation analysis and variance methods alongside newer statistical approaches, such as structural equation modeling and growth curve analysis. Currently, he collaborates with groups of researchers, including faculty from Educational Psychology and Medicine, to study the diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing disabilities, supported by federal grants. His work extends to the Social Development Research Group, which investigates ways to help children form commitments to their school, family, and community while reducing antisocial behaviors. Dr. Abbott’s extensive research includes examining processes underlying autism with a cross-disciplinary team in psychology, speech and hearing sciences, and medicine.

Research Interests

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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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.