Elizabeth Pearman, Ph.D.

Educational Psychology

Program Evaluation

Research Methods

Statistics

Measurement

RESEARCH SKILLS:

• Conceptualization of research, asking questions, what question to ask, how to use the data
• Questionnaire or survey development (paper/pencil, telephone, Internet)
• Knowledge and ability assessment
• Survey creation, validity, reliability
• Measurement selection, creating new measures, appropriateness
• Research design (experimental, descriptive, survey, quasi-experimental)
• Sampling - all types and sample size determination
• Descriptive statistics (Frequency, Distributions, Measures of central tendency, Measures of variability, Correlation, Chi Square)
• Inferential/Multivariate (parametric and non-parametric) statistics (t-test, ANOVA, Factorial ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA, MANCOVA, Discriminate, Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Regression, Multiple Regression, Path Analysis, logistic regression, survival analysis, canonical correlation, and others)
• Statistical interpretation of findings
• Writing, organization, flow of content
• Qualitative design, interviewing, focus groups, observation protocols, interview protocols, data analysis, reports
• Outcomes identification, measurement, and analysis
• Longitudinal research and analysis

Elizabeth L. Pearman, Ph.D. has spent more than 17 years designing surveys, analyzing data using SAS and SPSS, programming SAS and SPSS, developing assessments for unique situations, research design, developing sampling frames, calculating sample size, program evaluation, qualitative design, and qualitative analysis.

Along with being an independent consultant in program evaluation, she teaches graduate classes Master's and Doctoral level research methods, qualitative methods, program evaluation, statistical programming, and lifespan development at the University of Northern Colorado for the Department of Applied Statistics and Research Methods and the Department of Educational Psychology.

Elizabeth has completed over 40 program evaluations for clients, made more than 40 presentations at national conferences, published articles in several different fields, and authored three books. She has served on 25 dissertation committees and has consulted with another 40+ doctoral students on design, statistics, statistical programming, conceptualization, and writing in fields diverse as: sports administration, special education, educational leadership, human rehabilitation, educational psychology, applied statistics, school psychology, music education, chemistry education, biology education, instructional technology, psychology, reading, early childhood, and others.

Her formal education includes a B.M. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado in Educational Psychology specializing in research methods, measurement/assessment, program evaluation and statistics.

Betsy can help you with all phases of your dissertation/thesis from conceptualizing the dissertation/thesis, use of qualitative methods, qualitative design, qualitative analysis or quantitative methods. Her statistical skills are extensive (descriptive, inferential, multivariate, regression analysis, factor and cluster analysis, and reliability and validity, etc.) along with expertise in survey/questionnaire design and development, methodology chapter editing, sampling techniques and sample size calculation, proposal development, defense preparation, web-based surveys, data entry, data editing, statistical programming, measurement/ assessment, data interpretation and understanding, experimental and quasi-experimental design, Internal Review Board applications, informed consent forms.

She can make statistics understandable, will help you develop and edit your methodology chapter, assist you in understanding your data, help you with formulating your research questions, and guide you from the conceptualization of your dissertation/thesis to the defense so you will learn and understand your data, results, and study.

FEEDBACK

"Betsy, I wanted to thank you again for your help on the data analysis of my dissertation. Everything went well and I was able to complete, defend my dissertation successfully and graduate in December. Your help was essential in getting me going again to achieve this goal. Thanks again and have a Happy New Year!" —(Contact info on request)

"Thanks for the help in data analysis.  I could not have completed the study without your guidance.  Data analysis made the difference because I was able to extract meaning from the text.  The meaning extracted from the text was the strength of the dissertation and the strength of my defense presentation. —(Contact info on request)

"... after my wife and children, you come in a close second. Below are my acknowledgements and while you're listed after my committee (I felt compelled to put them at the top) you are truly the most important contributor to my work. While the statistics were a component, your help with the survey instrument leading up to the statistics really helped me bridge a gap and work toward closure. Without the instrument and the associated statistics I would have been lost and at a time when I didn't know what to do, you gave me guidance. It may not even be anything you remember but your effort on the survey really set me on the right path. For that I thank you!" —(Contact info on request)

"Hello Betsy, Thank you for your support!!" —(Contact info on request)

"Words can't express how instrumental you were in this process.  When I sought out assistance I didn't expect someone as dedicated as you. Although my dissertation focused on the motivation of elementary students the findings had implications that suited me as well.  It's always nice to be believed in.  Your goal structure is definitely in the 'mastery' realm. You made me believe in myself even when there was so much doubt. I appreciate the long hours that you invested in me, not to mention, the encouraging words that often times calmed my fears. You knew exactly what to say at the right time. Your expertise is invaluable." —(Contact info on request)

"I was just thinking--what would I have done without you?  I am very grateful for all of your knowledge, support and availability.  Just wanted to tell ya." —(Contact info on request)

"Thanks for all you have done to help me through the process." —(Contact info on request)

"I simply would not have completed my dissertation without Betsy's help, she made it data understandable, interesting, and I learned a lot!" —Dr. Charlotte Nicodemous, San Diego State University.