Quantitative Psychology
Quantitative psychologists study and develop methods and techniques for the measurement of human behavior and other attributes. Their work involves the statistical and mathematical modeling of psychological processes, the design of research studies, and the analysis of psychological data. Students trained in quantitative psychology may focus their work on improving research methods, exploring various applications of statistical models or identifying new ways to apply methodologies to find answers to complex research questions. For example, quantitative psychologists might focus on improving the design of questionnaires and surveys to generate the most accurate responses. Quantitative psychologists also serve as experts in measurement, statistics, research methodology and program evaluation at major universities and colleges across the nation.
The most common private-sector employers for quantitative psychologists are test-publishing companies such as the College Board, ETS, ACT and Pearson. These psychologists design tests for educational purposes, personnel selection and psychological assessment. Their work informs college admissions, employee recruitment and professional certifications.
Salaries for quantitative psychologists vary widely depending on where they work. For example, a nine-month academic salary at a top research university in a metropolitan area starts around $65,000, according to APA’s salary survey. In comparison, entry-level quantitative psychologists in the government sector could expect to earn about $55,000 annually and a senior government researcher might earn $120,000 or more. Entry-level salaries for quantitative psychologists working in the private sector tend to start a bit higher, ranging between $85,000 and $111,000 per year.
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