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Robert Henson

Educational Research Methodology (ERM) Department 
Robert Henson

Associate Professor
Email: rahenson@uncg.edu
Office: 248 SOE Building

Research Interest

diagnostic classification models, cognitive diagnosis models, constrained latent class models, latent variables models, and psychometrics

Education

  • Ph.D. in Psychology (Quantitative), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign
  • M.S in Statistics, University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign
  • M.A in Applied Measurement, University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign
  • B.S. in Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign

Biography

Dr. Henson’s primary focus of research is diagnostic classification models (also known as cognitive diagnosis models).  These models score a test in a way that provides a mastery profile that specifies what a student has mastered or not mastered as opposed to providing a single score. The goal is to provide detailed information that may allow for tailored lesson plans specific to a student. Dr. Henson has also expanded his research to Hierarchical Linear models (also known as Mixed Models) and their application. In addition, Dr. Henson serves as the director of graduate studies and continues to explore new ways incorporating technology in to his classes. 

Link to Dr. Henson’s CV

Publications

Ackerman, T.A. & Henson, R. A. (In Press) Graphical representations of items and tests that are measuring multiple abilities. Proceedings of the Psychometric Society.

DiBello, L., Henson, R., & Stout, W., (2015). A Family of Generalized Diagnostic Classification Models for Multiple Choice Option-Based Scoring. Applied Psychological Measurement. 39(1), 62-79.

Shu, Z., Henson, R. & Leucht, R. (2013). Using deterministic, gated item response theory model to detect test cheating due to item compromise. Psychometrika, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11336-012-9311-3

Henson, R., Templin, J., & Willse, J. (2009). Defining a family of cognitive diagnosis models using log-linear models with latent variables,” Psychometrika. 74(2), 191-210.

Templin, J., & Henson, R. (2006). Measurement of psychological disorders using cognitive diagnosis models. Psychological Methods, 11 (3), 287-305.

Henson, R., & Douglas, J. (2005). Test construction for cognitive diagnosis. Applied Psychological Measurement, 29 (4), 262-277.