Nicolas Zapparrata

Assistant Professor
Psychology
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201-200-3062
CV

Summary

Nicolas Zapparrata, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the psychology department.

Dr. Zapparrata is an Educational Psychologist with a specialization in quantitative methodology. His research includes the adoption and investigation of robust statistical modeling techniques across various applications in both psychology and education. Some examples include the application of statistical modeling techniques to the broad areas of meta-analysis, cognitive processing, and neurodevelopmental disorders. He is also interested in investigating student learning outcomes in higher education, promoting statistical literacy through course curriculum/design, and facilitating active learning in students through his instructional approaches.

Areas of Expertise / Experts Guide
Advanced statistical modeling and analysis
Research methodology
Assessment and measurement/Psychometrics
Curriculum design and evaluation
 
Research Interests
Fostering statistical literacy in students
Bayesian meta-analysis
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Cognitive processing
Language development
Student motivation and learning
 
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Education

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in the Quantitative Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research from CUNY Graduate Center
B.S. in Psychology from James Madison University