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W. Jake Thompson, PhD

Psychometrician & R Developer

Education

Ph.D., Educational Psychology

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

2018 - 2014

B.S., Behavioral Neuroscience

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

2014 - 2010

Employment

Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), University of Kansas

Assistant Director of Psychometrics

Lawrence, KS

present - August 2014

  • Work across contract and grant-funded projects to promote learning, evaluate student achievement, and develop tools to improve research practice
  • Lead a team of 3–4 reports to execute operational scoring and reporting and for the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment
  • Develop and lead the implementation of a psychometric research program focused on diagnostic classification modeling, including presentation of findings to a variety of audiences
  • Develop internal and external software, such as the R package measr

Position History

  • Assistant Director of Psychometrics (April 2022–present)
  • Senior Psychometrician (April 2019–April 2022)
  • Psychometrician (April 2018–April 2019)
  • Assistant Psychometrician (January 2016–April 2018)
  • Graduate Research Assistant (August 2014–January 2016)

Jake Thompson Consulting

Statistical Consultant

Kansas City, KS

present - January 2015

  • Provide statistical and methodological consultations
  • Selected projects include: analyzing data for research labs at the University of Kansas Medical Center; providing recommendations for the implementation of evidence centered design to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing; estimating growth projections for JNA Advertising.

Publications

Improving instructional decision-making using diagnostic classification models

Thompson, W. J. & Clark, A. K. (2024). Improving instructional decision-making using diagnostic classification models. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12619 [Preprint]

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2024

measr: Bayesian psychometric measurement using Stan

Thompson, W. J. (2023). measr: Bayesian psychometric measurement using Stan. Journal of Open Source Software, 8(91), Article 5742. https://doi.org/10.21105/joss.05742

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2023

Visualizing distributions across grades with ridgeline plots

Thompson, W. J. (2023). Visualizing distributions across grades with ridgeline plots [Cover graphic]. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 42(2). https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12514

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Using simulated retests to estimate the reliability of diagnostic assessment systems

Thompson, W. J., Nash, B., Clark, A. K., & Hoover, J. C. (2023). Using simulated retests to estimate the reliability of diagnostic assessment systems. Journal of Educational Measurement, 60(3), 455–475. https://doi.org/10.1111/jedm.12359 [Preprint]

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Developing and refining a model for measuring implementation fidelity for an instructionally embedded assessment system

Kobrin, J. L., Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K., & Thompson, W. J. (2022). Developing and refining a model for measuring implementation fidelity for an instructionally embedded assessment system. Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation, 27(1), Article 24. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol27/iss1/24

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2022

Effect of lipoprotein apheresis on progression of carotid intima-media thickness in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia

Safarova, M. S., Nugent, A. K., Gorby, L., Dutton, J., Thompson, W. J., & Moriarty, P. M. (2022). Effect of lipoprotein apheresis on progression of carotid intima-media thickness in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia. American Journal of Cardiology, 177, 22–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.05.002

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Intima-media thickness measured at the common-carotid artery in patients treated with lipoprotein apheresis

Thompson, W. J., Nugent, A., Gorby, L., Dutton, J., Moriarty, P., & Safarova, M. (2022). Intima-media thickness measured at the common-carotid artery in patients treated with lipoprotein apheresis. Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 16(3), e46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacl.2022.05.022

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Gibbs sampler

Thompson, W. J. (2022). Gibbs sampler. In B. B. Frey (Ed.) The SAGE encyclopedia of research design (2nd ed., pp. 621–622). SAGE. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071812082.n231

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A diagnostic framework for the empirical evaluation of learning maps

Thompson, W. J. & Nash, B. (2022). A diagnostic framework for the empirical evaluation of learning maps. Frontiers in Education, 6, Article 714736. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.714736

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20 years of research in educational measurement

Thompson, W. J. (2021). 20 years of research in educational measurement [Cover graphic]. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 40(2). https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12348

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2021

New approaches to designing and administering inclusive assessments

Karvonen, M., Kingston, N. M., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Thompson, W. J. (2020). New approaches to designing and administering inclusive assessments. Oxford research encyclopedia of education (pp. 1–23). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.1182

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2020

Measuring the reliability of diagnostic mastery classifications at multiple levels of reporting

Thompson, W. J., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. (2019). Measuring the reliability of diagnostic mastery classifications at multiple levels of reporting. Applied Measurement in Education, 32(4), 298–309. https://doi.org/10.1080/08957347.2019.1660345 [Preprint]

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2019

Construct irrelevance

Thompson, W. J. (2018). Construct irrelevance. In B. B. Frey (Ed.) The SAGE encyclopedia of educational research, measurement, and evaluation (pp. 375–376). SAGE. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781506326139.n143

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2018

Evaluating model estimation processes for diagnostic classification models

Thompson, W. J. (2018). Evaluating model estimation processes for diagnostic classification models (Publication No. 10785604) [Doctoral dissertation, University of Kansas]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. https://doi.org/10.31237/osf.io/vke5u

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Visualizing different levels of compensation in multidimensional item response theory

Thompson, W. J. (2017). Visualizing different levels of compensation in multidimensional item response theory [Cover graphic]. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 36(4). https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12177

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2017

Assessing cognitive and affective empathy through the Interpersonal Reactivity Index: An argument against a two-factor model

Chrysikou, E. G. & Thompson, W. J. (2016). Assessing cognitive and affective empathy through the Interpersonal Reactivity Index: An argument against a two-factor model. Assessment, 23(6), 769–777. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191115599055

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2016

Dynamic assessment routing

Thompson, W. J., Nash, B., Clark, A. K., & Karvonen, M. (2016). Dynamic assessment routing [Featured graphic]. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 35(2), 33. https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12114

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Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy in unipolar depression

Thompson, W. J. (2014). Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy in unipolar depression [Undergraduate thesis, University of Kansas]. Thesis Commons. https://doi.org/10.31237/osf.io/m4xjf

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2014

Technical Reports

2020–2021 DLM administration during COVID-19

Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (2021). 2020–2021 DLM administration during COVID-19: Participation, performance, and educational experience (Technical Report No. 21-02). University of Kansas. [PDF]

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2021

Using propensity scores to evaluate changes in cross-year performance distributions

Thompson, W. J. & Hoover, J. C. (2021). Using propensity scores to evaluate changes in cross-year performance distributions (Technical Report No. 21-01). University of Kansas; Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems. [PDF]

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The impact of COVID-19

Clark, A. K., Thompson, W. J., Kobrin, J., Kavitsky, E., & Karvonen, M. (2021). The impact of COVID-19: Validity considerations and scoring and reporting in flexible scenarios (Project Brief No. 21-01). University of Kansas; Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems. [PDF]

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Reliability for the Dynamic Learning Maps assessments

Thompson, W. J. (2020). Reliability for the Dynamic Learning Maps assessments: A comparison of methods (Technical Report No. 20-03). University of Kansas; Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems. [PDF]

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2020

Bayesian psychometrics for diagnostic assessments

Thompson, W. J. (2019). Bayesian psychometrics for diagnostic assessments: A proof of concept (Research Report No. 19-01). University of Kansas; Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems. https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/jzqs8

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2019

Instructionally embedded assessment

Clark, A. K., Thompson, W. J., & Karvonen, M. (2019). Instructionally embedded assessment: Patterns of use and outcomes (Technical Report No. 19-01). University of Kansas; Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems. [PDF]

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Assessing model fit for the Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment using a Bayesian estimation

Thompson, W. J. (2018). Assessing model fit for the Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment using a Bayesian estimation (Technical Report No. 18-01). University of Kansas; Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems. [PDF]

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2018

Conference Presentations

Evaluating methods for assessing model fit in diagnostic classification models

Thompson, W. J. (2024, July 16–19). Evaluating methods for assessing model fit in diagnostic classification models [Paper presentation]. International Meeting of the Psychometric Society, Prague, Czech Republic. [PDF / Slides]

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2024

Diagnostic modeling for educational and psychological assessment

Thompson, W. J. (2024, July 8–11). Diagnostic modeling for educational and psychological assessment [Conference session]. useR!, Salzburg, Austria. [Slides]

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Evaluating Bayesian transition diagnostic classification models for reporting within-year progress

Hoover, J. C. & Thompson, W. J. (2024, June 24–26). Evaluating Bayesian transition diagnostic classification models for reporting within-year progress [Conference session]. Modern Modeling Methods, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

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Invited discussion

Thompson, W. J. (2024, April 11–14). Invited discussion. In S. Wang (Chair), Reconceptualizing diagnostic classification models: Applications and new developments [Symposium]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. [Slides]

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Using diagnostic models to evaluate student learning hierarchies in a large-scale assessment

Thompson, W. J., Nash, B., & Hoover, J. C. (2023, September 6–7). Using diagnostic models to evaluate student learning hierarchies in a large-scale assessment [Conference session]. Frontier Research in Educational Measurement, Oslo, Norway. [PDF / Slides]

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2023

Evaluating the performance of person-fit detection methods in diagnostic classification models

Hoover, J. C. & Thompson, W. J. (2023, April 12–15). Evaluating the performance of person-fit detection methods in diagnostic classification models [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. [PDF]

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Using machine learning to identify causes of differential item functioning

Hoover, J. C., Frey, B., & Thompson, W. J. (2023, April 12–15). Using machine learning to identify causes of differential item functioning [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

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Using contribution analysis to evaluate the validity argument for an assessment system

Kobrin, J., Clark, A. K., & Thompson, W. J. (2023, April 12–15). Using contribution analysis to evaluate the validity argument for an assessment system. In J. Kobrin (Chair), Approaches for evaluating and reporting the strength of validity evidence for assessments [Symposium]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

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A simulated retest method for estimating classification reliability

Thompson, W. J. & Clark, A. K. (2023, April 12–15). A simulated retest method for estimating classification reliability. In Y. Bao, M. Madison, & Q. Pan (Chair), Diagnostic measurement: Operational and implementational issues [Symposium]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. [PDF / Slides]

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Applied diagnostic classification modeling with the R package measr

Thompson, W. J. (2023, March 28–30). Applied diagnostic classification modeling with the R package measr [Conference session]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Virtual Sessions. [Slides]

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Visualizing validity evidence

Clark, A. K., Thompson, W. J., & Kobrin, J. (2022, April 22–25). Visualizing validity evidence: Considering strength of evidence following disrupted administration [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. [PDF]

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2022

Modifying the M2 statistic to handle missing data

Hoover, J. C. & Thompson, W. J. (2022, April 22–25). Modifying the M2 statistic to handle missing data [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. [PDF]

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Development and evaluation of a composite item-fit statistic for diagnostic classification models

Kobrin, J., Thompson, W. J., Wang, W., & Hoover, J. C. (2022, April 22–25). Development and evaluation of a composite item-fit statistic for diagnostic classification models [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. [PDF]

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The impact of COVID-19 on education for students with significant cognitive disabilities

Kobrin, J., Clark, A. K., Beitling, B., & Thompson, W. J. (2022, April 21–26). The impact of COVID-19 on education for students with significant cognitive disabilities [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. [PDF]

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Vascular age in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and/or elevated lipoprotein(a) treated with lipoprotein apheresis

Safarova, M. S., Gorby, L., Dutton, J., Nugent, A. K., Thompson, W. J., & Moriarty, P. M. (2021, November 13–15). Vascular age in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and/or elevated lipoprotein(a) treated with lipoprotein apheresis [Poster presentation]. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Virtual Conference.

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2021

The I-SMART project: Empirical map validation

Hoover, J. C., Thompson, W. J., Nash, B., & Kobrin, J. (2021, June 8–11). The I-SMART project: Empirical map validation [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference. [PDF]

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Technical evidence for diagnostic assessments

Thompson, W. J., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. (2021, June 8–11). Technical evidence for diagnostic assessments. In W. J. Thompson (Chair), Diagnostic assessments: Moving from theory to practice [Symposium]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference. [PDF / Slides]

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Developing and refining a model for measuring implementation fidelity for an instructionally embedded assessment system

Kobrin, J., Karvonen, M., Burnes, J., Thompson, W. J., & Clark, A. K. (2021, April 9–12). Developing and refining a model for measuring implementation fidelity for an instructionally embedded assessment system [Poster presentation]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference. [PDF]

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Model fit for diagnostic classification models

Thompson, W. J. & Hoover, J. C. (2020, June 2–3). Model fit for diagnostic classification models [Paper presentation]. Modern Modeling Methods Conference, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. (Conference canceled)

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2020

Diagnostic assessment: DIF detection from binary and aggregate mastery classifications

Hoover, J. C., Thompson, W. J., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. (2020, April 16–20). Diagnostic assessment: DIF detection from binary and aggregate mastery classifications [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. (Conference canceled)

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Comparing reliability methods for diagnostic mastery classifications

Thompson, W. J., Nash, B., & Clark, A. K. (2020, April 16–20). Comparing reliability methods for diagnostic mastery classifications [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. (Conference canceled)

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Branding and packaging reports with R Markdown

Thompson, W. J. & Pablo, N. (2020, January 29–30). Branding and packaging reports with R Markdown [Conference session]. rstudio::conf(2020), San Francisco, CA. [Slides]

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Empirical methods for evaluating maps

Thompson, W. J. & Nash, B. (2019, April 4–8). Empirical methods for evaluating maps: Illustrations and results. In M. Karvonen (Chair), Beyond learning progressions: Maps as assessment architecture [Symposium]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. [PDF / Slides]

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2019

A hierarchical IRT model for identifying group-level aberrant growth

Brussow, J. A., Skorupski, W. P., & Thompson, W. J. (2018, April 12–16). A hierarchical IRT model for identifying group-level aberrant growth [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

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2018

Using simulation to evaluate retest reliability of assessment results

Nash, B., Clark, A. K., & Thompson, W. J. (2018, April 12–16). Using simulation to evaluate retest reliability of assessment results [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, New York, NY. [PDF]

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Measuring the reliability of student mastery classifications at multiple levels of reporting

Thompson, W. J., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. (2018, April 12–16). Measuring the reliability of student mastery classifications at multiple levels of reporting [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, New York, NY. [PDF / Slides]

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A hierarchical IRT model for identifying group-level aberrant growth

Brussow, J. A., Skorupski, W. P., & Thompson, W. J. (2017, September 6–8). A hierarchical IRT model for identifying group-level aberrant growth [Poster presentation]. Conference on Test Security, Madison, WI.

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2017

Creating an R package for a reproducible workflow in educational assessment

Thompson, W. J. (2017, July 4–7). Creating an R package for a reproducible workflow in educational assessment [Poster presentation canceled]. useR! – International R User Conference, Brussels, Belgium.

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Evaluating an initialization tool for student placement into a map-based assessment

Nash, B. & Thompson, W. J. (2017, April 26–30). Evaluating an initialization tool for student placement into a map-based assessment [Paper presentation]. National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. [PDF]

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Pitavastatin lowers plasma levels of COQ10 less than equipotent doses of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin

Moriarty, P. M., Sponseller, C. A., Backes, J., Ruisinger, J., Sehar, N., Denney, L., Thompson, W. J., & Wick, J. A. (2016, August 27–31). Pitavastatin lowers plasma levels of COQ10 less than equipotent doses of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin [Poster presentation]. European Society of Cardiology Congress, Rome, Italy.

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2016

Pitavastatin lowers plasma levels of COQ10 less than equipotent doses of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin

Moriarty, P. M., Sponseller, C. A., Backes, J., Ruisinger, J., Sehar, N., Denney, L., Thompson, W. J., & Wick, J. A. (2016, June 2–4). Pitavastatin lowers plasma levels of COQ10 less than equipotent doses of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin [Poster presentation]. Symposium of the International Atherosclerosis Society: “Anitschkow” Days, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy

Thompson, W. J. & Chrysikou, E. G. (2014, April 29). Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy [Poster presentation]. University of Kansas Symposium for Undergraduate Psychology Engagement and Research, Lawrence, KS.

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2014

Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy

Thompson, W. J. & Chrysikou, E. G. (2014, April 26). Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy [Conference session]. University of Kansas Undergraduate Research Symposium, Lawrence, KS.

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Getting into a character’s head: The role of reading fiction vs. non-fiction in empathy

Ramey, C. H. & Thompson, W. J. (2013, November 14–17). Getting into a character’s head: The role of reading fiction vs. non-fiction in empathy [Poster presentation]. Psychonomic Society Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

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2013

Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy: Implications for mood disorders

Thompson, W. J. & Chrysikou, E. G. (2013, November 14–17). Dissociating cognitive and affective empathy: Implications for mood disorders [Poster presentation]. Psychonomic Society Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

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Transcranial direct current stimulation as a possible intervention tool for emotion regulation in depression

Chrysikou, E. G., Thompson, W. J., Hanson, G. K., Martin, L. E., & Ingram, R. E. (2013, June 20). Transcranial direct current stimulation as a possible intervention tool for emotion regulation in depression [Poster presentation]. Integrating Technology in Translational Research Symposium, Kansas City, MO.

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Color pleasantness modulated by physiological arousal

Thompson, W. J., Burda, K., Jamison, A., & Supica, D. (2013, May 7). Color pleasantness modulated by physiological arousal [Poster presentation]. University of Kansas Symposium for Undergraduate Psychology Engagement and Research, Lawrence, KS.

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Performance, competency, and career level among physicians in a treatment program

Gorey, C. M., Thompson, W. J., Vickers, K. L., Williams, M. V., & Williams, B. W. (2013, April 18–20). Performance, competency, and career level among physicians in a treatment program [Poster presentation]. Federation of State Medical Boards Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

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Competency, diagnosis, and career level among physicians in a treatment program

Williams, B. W., Gorey, C. M., Thompson, W. J., Vickers, K. L., & Williams, M. V. (2013, April 18–20). Competency, diagnosis, and career level among physicians in a treatment program [Poster presentation]. Federation of State Medical Boards Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

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R Packages

ratlas: ATLAS formatting functions and templates

Thompson, W. J., Pablo, N., & Hoover, J. (2024). ratlas: ATLAS formatting functions and templates (R package version 0.1.0) [Computer software]. https://github.com/atlas-aai/ratlas

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2024

rstandlm: Bayesian psychometrics for Dynamic Learning Maps

Thompson, W. J. (2024). rstandlm: Bayesian psychometrics for Dynamic Learning Maps (R package version 3.0.0) [Computer software]. Internal R Package.

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measr: Bayesian psychometric measurement using ‘Stan’

Thompson, W. J. (2024). measr: Bayesian psychometric measurement using ‘Stan’ (R package version 1.0.0.9000) [Computer software]. https://github.com/wjakethompson/measr

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dlmr: The Dynamic Learning Maps psychometric operational workflow

Thompson, W. J. (2024). dlmr: The Dynamic Learning Maps psychometric operational workflow (R package version 3.0.0) [Computer software]. Internal R Package.

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wjake: Personal R package for miscellaneous themes, templates, and functions

Thompson, W. J. (2024). wjake: Personal R package for miscellaneous themes, templates, and functions (R package version 0.1.0) [Computer software]. https://github.com/wjakethompson/wjake

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taylor: Lyrics and song data for Taylor Swift’s discography

Thompson, W. J. (2024). taylor: Lyrics and song data for Taylor Swift’s discography (R package version 3.1.0) [Computer software]. The Comprehensive R Archive Network. https://doi.org/10.32614/CRAN.package.taylor

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tdcmStan: Automating the creation of Stan code for TDCMs

Hoover, J. & Thompson, W. J. (2024). tdcmStan: Automating the creation of Stan code for TDCMs (R package version 3.0.0) [Computer software]. The Comprehensive R Archive Network. https://doi.org/10.32614/CRAN.package.tdcmStan

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dcm2: Calculating the M2 model fit statistic for diagnostic classification models

Hoover, J. & Thompson, W. J. (2023). dcm2: Calculating the M2 model fit statistic for diagnostic classification models (R package version 1.0.2) [Computer software]. The Comprehensive R Archive Network. https://doi.org/10.32614/CRAN.package.dcm2

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2023

jayhawkdown: A bookdown template for University of Kansas dissertations

Thompson, W. J. (2020). jayhawkdown: A bookdown template for University of Kansas dissertations (R package version 1.0.0) [Computer software]. https://github.com/wjakethompson/jayhawkdown

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2020

Tutorials and Workshops

Diagnostic classification modeling with R and Stan

Thompson, W. J. (2024, April 11–14). Diagnostic classification modeling with R and Stan [Workshop]. Annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education, Philadelphia, PA. https://ncme2024.measr.info

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2024

Diagnostic psychometrics

Thompson, W. J. (2024, March 26). Diagnostic psychometrics [Guest lecture]. In S. Joo (Instructor), Introduction to item response theory [EPSY 896]. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://epsy896-dcm.wjakethompson.com

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Diagnostic modeling with R and Stan

Thompson, W. J. (2023, June 20–23). Diagnostic modeling with R and Stan [Workshop]. StanCon, Washington University in St. Louis, MO. https://stancon2023.measr.info

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2023

Tidy data science with the Tidyverse and Tidymodels

Thompson, W. J. (2021, June 14–18). Tidy data science with the Tidyverse and Tidymodels [Workshop]. Summer Research Methods Camp, hosted by the Achievement and Assessment Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://tidyds-2021.wjakethompson.com

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2021

Using R for item response theory

Thompson, W. J. (2020, February 24). Using R for item response theory [Guest lecture]. In N. Kingston (Instructor), Item response theory [EPSY 922]. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://github.com/wjakethompson/r-irt

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2020

Tidy data science

Thompson, W. J. (2019, May 20–24). Tidy data science [Workshop]. Stats Camp: Summer Statistical Institute, hosted by the Center for Research Methods and Data Analysis and the Achievement and Assessment Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://tidy-ds.wjakethompson.com

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2019

Psychometric considerations for learning maps-based assessments

Thompson, W. J., Nash, B., & Clark, A. K. (2019, February 22). Psychometric considerations for learning maps-based assessments [Invited talk]. Educational Psychology Proseminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://www.wjakethompson.com/talk/2019-02-psycho-learning-maps/

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Introduction to ggplot2

Thompson, W. J. (2017, March 1). Introduction to ggplot2 [Tutorial]. In P. E. Johnson (Instructor), Statistical computing [POLS 909]. Department of Political Science, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://github.com/wjakethompson/pols-909-ggplot2

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2017

Data visualization using ggplot2

Thompson, W. J. (2016, October 10). Data visualization using ggplot2 [Tutorial]. Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics graduate seminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. https://github.com/wjakethompson/ggplot2-seminar-talk

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2016

Statistical analysis in sports

Thompson, W. J. (2015, October 9). Statistical analysis in sports [Invited talk]. Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics graduate seminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. [Slides]

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2015

Data manipulation in R

Thompson, W. J. (2015, October 7). Data manipulation in R: Using and transforming your data [Tutorial]. Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

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Data mining in R

Thompson, W. J. (2015, September 30). Data mining in R: Answering questions about your data [Tutorial]. Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

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Using transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of mood disorders

Thompson, W. J. & Chrysikou, E. G. (2013, November 22). Using transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of mood disorders [Invited talk]. Hoglund Brain Imaging Center Neuroimaging Journal Club, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. [Slides]

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2013

Awards

Currently Funded Projects

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Previously Funded Projects

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Unfunded Projects

  • Principal Investigator: Improving Software and Methods for Estimating and Evaluating Diagnostic Classification Models (2020–2022). USED, Institute of Education Sciences; $225,000.
  • Co-Principal Investigator: Advancing Cognitive Diagnostic Computerized Adaptive Testing (CD-CAT) Research (2024–2027). USED, Institute of Education Sciences; $900,000. PI: Brooke Nash.

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Professional Awards

  • AERA Division H Outstanding Publication Award for Advances in Methodology (2023)
  • Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Cover Showcase Winner (2023)
  • AERA Inclusion and Accessibility in Educational Assessment SIG Annual Award (2022)
  • Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Cover Showcase Winner (2020)
  • Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Cover Showcase Winner (2017)
  • Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Cover Showcase Top 10 (2016)
  • Chancellor’s Doctoral Fellowship (2014–2018)
  • Outstanding Research by an Undergraduate in Psychology (2014)
  • University of Kansas Department of Psychology Best Honors Thesis (2014)
  • Dane G. Hansen Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship (2010–2014)

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Service

Institutional Service

  • University of Kansas
    • Research Technology working group (2021)

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Professional Affiliations

  • American Educational Research Association (2015–present)
    • Program Chair, Cognition and Assessment SIG (2023)
  • American Statistical Association (2019–present)
  • National Council on Measurement in Education (2015–present)
    • Co-Chair, Diagnostic Measurement SIGMIE (2024)
    • Student Representative, Diversity and Testing Committee (2015)
  • Psychometric Society (2023–present)

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Reviewer

  • Behaviormetrika (2019–present)
  • International Journal of Research in Education and Science (2019–present)
  • Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics (2023–present)
  • Journal of Educational Measurement (2023–present)
  • Journal of Open Source Software (2019–present)
  • Psych (2023–present)
  • National Council on Measurement in Education annual meeting (2019–present)
  • American Educational Research Association, Division H, Outstanding Publications (2019)

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