معرفی
Patrick E McKnight is a PartTime Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University (GMU) and founder of the MRES (Measurement, Research Methodology, Evaluation, and Statistics) lab. His work spans applications of psychological science in medicine, usability, psychophysics, and anxiety/depression research, with methodological expertise in crowdsourcing, scale development, and data validity.
- Education:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (1988)
- MA in Exercise and Sports Science, University of Arizona (1992)
- PhD in Psychology, University of Arizona (1997)
Research Interests:
McKnight’s research focuses on Measurement, Psychometrics, and Trust, with specific attention to Uncertainty & Decision-Making, Purpose in Life, and Psychological Flexibility. His MRES lab emphasizes improving scientific methods through collaborations with Google, Intel, and National Geographic.
Publication Trends:
Recent work addresses workplace curiosity (2025), dental caries prediction (2023), and trust measurement (2016-2020), reflecting interdisciplinary applications combining psychology, healthcare, and technology. Methodological contributions include Bayesian statistics and longitudinal analysis.
Teaching & Mentorship:
McKnight teaches advanced quantitative methods (PSYC 611/612) and Bayesian statistics (PSYC 757), mentoring graduate students in MRES and the Kashdan Lab. His approach blends hands-off guidance with weekly collaborative sessions via Google Hangouts.
Contact:
Email: pmcknigh@gmu.edu
Office: David J. King Hall 2064 and 2065
Office Hours: Thursdays 10:15-noon (ONLINE)
