Educational measurement psychometrics educational data mining learning analytics artificial intelligence
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Ph.D., Educational Psychology - Quantitative Methods in Education (2013)
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
M.A., Educational Psychology - Quantitative Methods in Education (2010)
Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, TURKEY
B.A., Elementary Education (2006)
Dr. Bulut is an Associate Professor of educational measurement and psychometrics as well as a member of the Centre for Research in Applied Measurement and Evaluation (CRAME) at the University of Alberta. CRAME is a research-intensive centre in the Measurement, Evaluation and Cognition (MEC) area of the Department of Educational Psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Bulut's current research interests include educational data mining, big data modeling, computerized/digital assessments, psycho-educational assessments, and statistical programming using the R programming language. His research has been published in Educational and Psychological Measurement, Review of Educational Research, and other peer-reviewed journals. He is also a co-author of the CRC Press book: Handbook of Educational Measurement and Psychometrics Using R.
Courses Taught:
This course will introduce students to the complexity of classroom assessment as a means of supporting and measuring student learning. The intent of this course is to develop an understanding of important concepts and issues in the evaluation of a learner's knowledge and skills, and to develop competence in constructing instruments and processes to evaluate learner performance. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDFX 325 or 350. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
Fall Term 2021This course aims to help students develop an understanding of basic survey research methods, particularly those that apply to research practices in education, psychology, and social sciences. In addition, the course provides a practical understanding of survey data analysis and reporting.
Winter Term 2022This course will introduce students to the concepts and procedures required to develop, administer, and use educational and psychological assessments. Emphasis will be placed on the foundational concepts related to reliability and validity. Prerequisites: EDPY 500 or equivalent.
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