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Dr. Lennert Coenen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Communication and Cognition within the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University. His research focuses on media effects, statistical methodology in communication science, and the philosophical foundations of research design. He has held a visiting professor position at KU Leuven (Feb–Sept 2021). His work critically examines issues like moderation analysis, omitted variable bias in mediation studies, and the implications of algorithmic platforms on media exposure.
Research Interests include:
- Media effects and epistemological challenges in communication research
- Statistical methodologies such as strong-form frequentist testing and mediation analysis
- Philosophical issues in hypothesis testing and theoretical interpretation
- Family technoference and digital media's societal impacts
Recent publications highlight critical examinations of research methodology and the theoretical implications of statistical findings in communication science.
Collaborations include work with Tim Smits on frequentist testing frameworks and interdisciplinary projects on algorithmic governance. Teaching responsibilities include courses on statistics, data visualization, and media effects analysis.
