About the Author

Ze Wang is an Associate Professor of Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation in Education in the Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri (MU). She earned her PhD in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Measurement and Statistics from MU in 2008. Her research interests include data science, statistical modeling using large-scale educational assessment data, measurement, scale development, and program evaluation. She has over 15 years of experience in statistical consulting and won multiple awards for excellence in teaching and student advising.