Dr. Yunxiao Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yunxiao Chen is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on developing statistical computational methods to solve problems in the social and behavioral sciences. His interrelated topics include large-scale item response data analysis, measurement predictive modeling based on dynamic behavioral data, and sequential design of dynamic systems with applications in educational assessment and learning. Before joining LSE, Dr. Chen was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University. He completed his Ph.D. in Statistics at Columbia University in 2016, where he developed a strong foundation in statistical methodologies and their applications in real-world scenarios. His work is renowned for enhancing the understanding of complex behavioral data and improving educational assessment processes.

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Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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