Wes Bonifay

Wes Bonifay is an Associate Professor in the Educational, School & Counseling Psychology department at the University of Missouri's College of Education & Human Development. His research focuses on psychometrics, measurement theory, and statistical modeling in educational contexts.

Research areas include:

• Item Response Theory methodologies
• Bayesian statistical approaches
• Psychometric model evaluation
• Measurement precision in assessments
• Meta-analytic techniques for educational research

His recent publications examine innovative approaches to psychometric modeling, including Bayesian applications, parsimonious model development, and methodological critiques. Research spans educational measurement, clinical assessment, and methodological innovation in psychological research.