Research, Measurement & Statistics
Making sense of data is essential in today’s education and business landscapes, and program evaluators play a key role in measuring success and driving improvement. Kent State’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Research, Measurement, and Statistics equips students with the skills to assess educational programs, analyze trends, and support data-driven decision-making. With applications in schools, nonprofits, corporate training, and research institutions, this program prepares graduates to influence policy, optimize resources, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
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He is an Associate Professor in the Evaluation and Measurement program within the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University. He is also the program coordinator for the online Master of Education degree in Research, Measurement, and Statistics.
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees in:
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees.
