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Sharon Christ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Purdue University and a Co-Director of the Methodology Center. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Statistics as well as courtesy appointments in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her research interests focus on the application of statistical models to social, behavioral, and health sciences, targeting human health and developmental processes. Dr. Christ employs advanced techniques such as structural equation modeling and multilevel modeling to analyze large nationally representative datasets, transforming complex data into actionable insights. She teaches graduate-level statistics and has been involved in various significant research projects, including evaluating the impacts of child maltreatment on adolescent well-being. Her academic contributions can be seen through her extensive work with graduate students and her commitment to collaborative research that addresses pressing questions about human health and development.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Methodology Center • West Lafayette, IN
Overseeing research and methodology initiatives.
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