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    Quantitative Research Methods in Education, PhD

    Program Description

    The PhD program in quantitative research methods in education (QRME) develops researchers, scholars, and policy leaders who engage in traditions of inquiry that create knowledge and understanding founded in empirical evidence.

    The program focuses on:

    Building a strong understanding of quantitative methods in research
    Studying causal and complex relationships within applied educational, social, and institutional settings
    Using research to inform policy and practice in applied educational and social settings

    Ideal QRME PhD students:

    Understand the importance of evidence and data in making decisions
    Take an interdisciplinary and systems-level perspective to problems in education
    Value the union of rigorous research methodology with a strong grounding in theory and practice

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    CV
    Letters of Recommendation
    Statement of Purpose
    Writing Sample

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    College of Education
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2025
    Final Deadline - January 03, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.