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Doug Leigh serves as Professor in the Education Division of Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, teaching advanced courses in multivariate analysis, research design, and dissertation methodology.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Instructional Systems, Florida State University
- MS, Florida State University
- MDR, Pepperdine University
- BA, Florida State University
Leigh's research centers on psychometrics, machine learning, and science communication, with seminal contributions to performance improvement and needs assessment through coauthored works like The Assessment Book (2008) and Strategic Planning for Success (2003). His interdisciplinary approach bridges educational theory and data-driven analysis.
Analysis of his 2018-2020 publications reveals exceptional thematic diversity—from microbial cognition (The Minds of Single-celled Organisms) to social dynamics (Global Decline of Homicide)—demonstrating rigorous application of scientific methods across biology, education, and sociology.
Leigh maintains influential professional roles as lifetime member of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), former editor-in-chief of Performance Improvement journal, and two-time chair of the American Evaluation Association's Needs Assessment Topic Interest Group, reflecting sustained impact on educational practice.
