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Research and Evaluation Methodology

Students pursuing REM degrees develop skills in data analysis, statistics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, psychometrics, computational psychometrics, program evaluation, educational research design and evaluation assessment through the courses offered by REM program faculty, by participating in research projects with faculty, and by conducting their own research projects.

Graduates of the REM program find work in a variety of fields as researchers, program evaluators, psychometricians, data scientists, and data analysts in testing companies, research and evaluation companies, universities, school districts, state and federal agencies.

The REM program at UF has a four-year Ph.D., two-year master’s degrees (M.A.E. and M.Ed.), and  a bachelor’s in education sciences (B.A.E.S.) specialization. A Research Evaluations and Methodology minor is also available to students of other departments.

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At UF, Research Evaluation and Methodology programs are designed to fit your needs and help you achieve your professional goals.

Key distinctions of each program:

  • The on-campus Ph.D., on-campus master’s degree, and minor may have quantitative or qualitative methods specialization.
  • The online M.A.E. focuses on Program Evaluation in Educational Environments.
  • The B.A.E.S. specialization is on Education Psychology & Research.
  • The online M.Ed. provides flexible professional training in research and evaluation methodology
  • Students across REM programs may join faculty research labs focusing on a variety of cutting-edge research.
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    Program Offerings

    The Research and Evaluation Methodology (REM) program offers doctoral (Ph.D.) and masters (M.Ed. and M.A.E.) degrees, a graduate minor, and an undergraduate specialization to students interested in methodology, measurement, evaluation, psychometrics, statistics, and artificial intelligence for educational research. 

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    On-Campus Ph.D.

    Doctorate Program

    his program is ideal for students who have completed a master’s degree and want to pursue further training in research and evaluation methodology.

    On Campus Ph.D.
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    On-Campus M.ED.

    Master’s Program

    This program is ideal for individuals interested in flexible professional preparation in research design and data analysis with an abundant choice of electives. 

    On-Campus M.ED.
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    Online M.Ed.

    Master’s Program

    This program is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in research design and analysis of educational data who want a remote learning experience. 

    Online M.Ed.
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    On-Campus M.A.E.

    Master’s Program

    This program is ideal for students interested in strong academic preparation in research and evaluation methodology as a step towards a doctoral degree. 

    On-Campus M.A.E.
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    Online M.A.E.

    Master’s Program

    This program is ideal for professionals that are interested in meeting the high demand for well-trained specialists in program evaluation, particularly in educational settings.

    Online M.A.E.
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    Research Evaluation Methods

    Graduate Minor

    The minor in REM with a quantitative focus adds a strong foundation in research methods, educational statistics, and psychometrics. The minor in REM with a qualitative focus adds a strong foundation in epistemologies, research approaches, and data collection and analysis methods suitable for qualitative inquiry.

    Graduate Minor
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    Research and Evaluation Methodology

    Undergraduate Specialization

    The on-campus or online research evaluation methods BAES program specialization is an introduction to designing quantitative and qualitative research studies

    Undergrad Specialization

    Why We’re Different

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    Students are involved in multidisciplinary grant-funded research projects.

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    Students obtain experiences with data from multiple areas of educational research.

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    Students choose personalized pathways across methods, statistics, psychometrics, evaluation, and AI.

    Program Highlights

    Q & A with David Miller

    What research are you currently working on? I am currently developing assessments of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education, including assessment standards for fair and equitable evaluation. What is the broader impact of your research? My work is...

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    Q & A with Wei Li

    What basic questions does your research seek to answer? I am a quantitative researcher. My research centers on the development and application of experimental and quasi-experimental methods to address issues in education and policy studies. Currently, my...

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