Acknowledging the fact that the number of quantitative psychologists is dwindling at the same time that there is a pressing need for training and education in all aspects of quantitative methods, the APA Council of Representatives authorized a special task force in 2006. Members of the task force were selected by the APA Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) and the APA Board of Educational Affairs (BEA). The task force will report its recommendations to the Council of Representatives in 2008.
The Task Force for Increasing the Number of Quantitative Psychologists was charged with addressing both the pipeline of qualified students and opportunities for training in quantitative psychology (with an emphasis on early undergraduate education through postdoctoral training). One of the goals of the Task Force was the development of strategies for increasing representation of minorities and women in the field of quantitative psychology. The Task Force will offer a report detailing approaches for making qualified students aware of the discipline of quantitative psychology. The report will contain an analysis of sources of students (within and beyond psychology), and will include strategies to inform those who mentor undergraduate students into graduate disciplines about the field of quantitative psychology.
Visit the task force web site.
Task Force Members
- Chair, Leona S. Aiken, PhD, Arizona State University
- Herman Aguinis, PhD, University of Colorado, Denver
- Mark Appelbaum, PhD, University of California San Diego
- Gwyneth M. Boodoo, PhD, GMB Enterprises
- Michael C. Edwards, PhD, Ohio State University
- Richard D. Gonzalez, PhD, University of Michigan
- Abigail Panter, PhD, University of North Carolina
- Debra Park, West Deptford High School
- Thanos Patelis, PhD, The College Board
APA Staff Liaison:
Marianne Ernesto
Director of Testing and Assessment
American Psychological Association
750 First St., NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-6000
Fax: (202) 336-5953
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