Methodological Research Interests
I conduct methodological research in latent variable modeling, specifically focusing on data-model fit, nonlinear models, interaction effects, and structural equation modeling.
- data-model fit
- nonlinear relations
- interaction effects
- structural equation modeling
- latent variable modeling
Applied Research
I also collaborate on applied research in the social sciences with numerous colleagues, faculty, students, and clients, offering methodological consultation on study design, statistical modeling, data analysis, results presentation, statistical interpretation, and methodological writing.
Publications
Weiss, B. A., & Dardick, W. (2021). Making the cut: Comparing methods for selecting cut-point location in logistic regression. The Journal of Experimental Education: Measurement, Statistics, and Research Design. doi:10.1080/00220973.2019.1689375.
Weiss, B. A., & Dardick, W. (2020). Separating the odds: Thresholds for entropy in logistic regression. The Journal of Experimental Education: Measurement, Statistics, and Research Design, 88(2), pgs 676-697. doi:10.1080/00220973.2019.1587735.
Dardick, W. & Weiss, B. A. (2019). An investigation of chi-square and entropy-based methods of item-fit using item-level contamination in item response theory. Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods, 18(2), eP3208. doi:10.22237/jmasm/1604190480
Campbell, A. J., Lanthier, R. P., Weiss, B. A., & Shaine, M.D. (2019). The impact of a schoolwide mindfulness program on adolescent well-being, stress, and emotion regulation: A nonrandomized controlled study in a naturalistic setting. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/23727810.2018.1556989.
Dardick, W. & Weiss, B. A. (2017). Entropy-based measures for person fit in item response theory. Applied Psychological Measurement. doi:10.1177/
Weiss, B. A. & Dardick, W. (2016). An entropy-based measure for assessing fuzziness in logistic regression. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 76, 986 – 1004. doi: 10.1177/0013164415623820.
Weiss, B. A. & Harring, J. R. (2015). Assessing spurious interaction effects in structural equation modeling: A cautionary note. Educational and Psychological Measurement.
Baron, I.S., Weiss, B. A., Baker, R., Ahronovich, M. Litman, F., & Baveja, R. (2016). Neuropsychological outcomes in extremely preterm infants exposed to low oxygen targets: A retrospective study. Journal of International Neuropsychological Society. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1017/S1355617715001186.
*Rider, N., Weiss, B. A., McDermott, A., Hopp, C., & Baron, I.S. (2015). Test of visuospatial construction: validity evidence in extremely low birth weight and late preterm children at early school age. Child Neuropsychology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09297049.2015.1026889
Chen, J., Choi, J., Weiss, B. A., & Stapleton, L. (2014). An empirical evaluation of mediation effect analysis with manifest and latent variables using the markov chain monte carlo and alternative estimation methods. Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 21, 253 – 262.
Baron, I.S., Hopp, C., & Weiss, B. A., (2014). Developmental normative data for the Baron-Hopkins board test of spatial location memory. Child Neuropsychology, 21, 732 – 750.
Baron, I.S., Weiss, B. A., Litman, F. R., Ahronovich, M. D., & Baker, R. (2014). Latent mean differences in executive function in at-risk preterm children: The delay-deficit dilemma. Neuropsychology, 28, 541-551.
Baron, I. S., Weiss, B. A., Baker, R., Ahronovich, M. D., Litman, F.R., (2014). Subtle adverse effects in late preterm birth: A cautionary note. Neuropsychology, 28, 11 – 18.
*McCann, J., *Rider, G. N., Weiss, B. A., Litman. F.R., Baron, I.S. (2014). Latent mean comparisons on the BRIEF in preterm children: Parent and teacher differences. Child Neuropsychology: A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence.
Beveridge, S., *Karpen, S., *Hadjiyane, M. C., Weiss, B. A., *Liu, X., (2014). A mixed methods case study of an online forensic rehabilitation counseling graduate certificate program. The Rehabilitation Professional, 22, 149 – 162.
Weiss, B. A., (2013). Insignificant statistical significance and other common methodological oversights. In I. S. Baron, & C. Rey-Casserly (Eds.), Pediatric Neuropsychology: Medical Advances and Lifespan Outcomes.
*Berry, K. A., Baron, I. S., Weiss, B. A., Baker, R., Ahronovich, M. D., & Litman, F.R., (2013). In vitro fertilization and late preterm preschoolers’ neuropsychological outcomes: the PETIT study. American Journal pf Obstetrics and Gynecology, 209, 356. e1-356. (Selected for an Editor’s Choice Article)
*Shi, Q., Steen, S., & Weiss, B. A., (2013). The impact of parental support and perception of school on Hispanic youth’s substance use. The Family Journal, 21, 425 – 434.
Harring, J. R., Weiss, B. A., & Hsu, J. C. (2012). A comparison of methods for Estimating quadratic effects in nonlinear structural equation models. Psychological Methods, 17, 193-214.
Weiss, B. A. (2010). A comparison of methods for testing for interaction effects in structural equation modeling (Doctoral dissertation). University of Maryland, College Park Maryland.
Pastor, D. A., Kaliski, P. K., & Weiss, B. A., (2007). Examining college students’ gains in general education. Research and Practice in Assessment, 1(2), 1 – 20.
* indicates current or former graduate student co-author