معرفی
Michael Frisby is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan (2022), an M.S. in Statistics from Michigan State University (2012), and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2009).
Research Focus
Frisby specializes in advanced quantitative methodologies, particularly Structural Equation Modeling and Item Response Theory, integrated with critical theory frameworks. His primary research aims include:
- Developing and validating the White Critical Consciousness Index (WhiCCI) to measure critical consciousness in white individuals
- Advancing critical quantitative literacy aligned with social justice principles
- Exploring latent moderation effects in educational and health-related research
His recent work in AERA Open demonstrates pedagogical innovations in critical quantitative methods, while his publications span diverse fields including HIV/AIDS research, youth activism studies, and special education policy analysis.
Key Contributions
Through collaborative projects, Frisby has contributed to understanding:
- Relational processes in Mozambican couples dealing with HIV/AIDS
- Longitudinal critical consciousness development in marginalized youth
- Barriers created by bar exam cut scores in legal education
His methodological expertise bridges traditional statistical approaches with critical consciousness theory, challenging conventional data interpretation paradigms.
