Dr. Terrence Tivnan

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Biography

Terrence Tivnan taught courses on research methods and data analysis, helping thousands of students start their learning journey in statistics and research education. He received his Master of Arts in Teaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has a Doctorate in Education from Harvard University. Prior to his graduate studies, he was a first-grade teacher. His research interests include quantitative research, data analysis, and developmental educational psychology. He has been involved in a wide variety of research projects, evaluating new educational programs and conducting studies on employment discrimination as well as early literacy programs. Additionally, his work in educational psychology examined the new skills acquired by elementary school children. Among his contributions, he worked on a study of writing development across elementary schools, focusing on students from six school districts in Massachusetts.

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Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Taught courses on research methods and data analysis.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).