Dr. Sivo is a tenured Professor at the University of Central Florida. He has taught statistics, research methods, and measurement theory for graduate programs for 19 years (15 years at UCF). He has chaired or served on more than 150 doctoral dissertations since he began at UCF. His coursework includes doctoral level Latent Variable Modeling, Multilevel Modeling, Structural Equation Modeling, Advanced Psychometrics, Survey Research, and Multivariate Statistics and Masters level Research Methods and Assessment & Measurement.
Dr. Sivo specializes in Statistical Analysis, Survey Research, Test Development and Program Evaluation with a particular emphasis on Structural Equation Modeling. From 2009-2010, he chaired the Structural Equation Modeling SIG of AERA, a key international statistical conference group dedicated to the methodological field of Structural Equation Modeling.
Dr. Sivo has published two books and an extensive number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focusing on statistical procedures and research methodology in various disciplines, including psychology, education, business (e.g., entrepreneurial research and information systems), healthcare (e.g. breast cancer), and communications. His work is widely cited around the world.
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HONORS AND AWARDS
2012 Teaching Incentive Program Award (TIP) by the University of Central Florida For Teaching Excellence
2012 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Faculty Senate.
2011 Coyle Competitive Fund for Professional Development.
2010 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Faculty Senate.
2010 Coyle Competitive Fund for Professional Development.
2009 Elected Chair of the Structural Equation Modeling SIG of AERA, an international statistical conference group.
2008 Elected Co-Chair of the Structural Equation Modeling SIG of AERA, an international statistical conference group.
2008 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Faculty Senate.
2005 Research Incentive Award (RIA) by the University of Central Florida For Research Excellence
2005 Teaching Incentive Program Award (TIP) by the University of Central Florida For Teaching Excellence
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
05/05-present
Professor, Department of Educational and Human Sciences, College of Education, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Research, Technology, & Leadership, College of Education, University of Central Florida, O
rlando, FL.
Adjunct Professor for the College of Business Administration teaching doctoral students courses on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Multivariate Statistics (since 2002).
Adjunct Professor for the College of Health and Public Affairs teaching doctoral students a course on Advanced Research Methods (since 2008).
08/00 −05/05
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Research, Technology, & Leadership, College of Education, University of
Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
08/96 − 07/00
Assistant Professor, School of Psychology/ Assessment, College of Education & Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
08/94 − 08/96
Coordinator of Research Design and Statistical Support, College of Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
05/93 − 08/94
Psychometrician/ Industrial Psych. Intern, Training Center, Pennsylvania Power and Light (PP&L) Nuclear Power facility, Berwick, PA.
