Doctor of Philosophy in Quantitative Research Methods in Education

Our PhD program in quantitative research methods in education (QRME) develops researchers, scholars, and policy leaders who engage in traditions of inquiry that create knowledge and understanding founded in empirical evidence.
The program focuses on: Building a strong understanding of quantitative methods in research, Studying causal and complex relationships within applied educational, social, and institutional settings, Using research to inform policy and practice in applied educational and social settings.
The Quantitative Research Methods (QRM) graduate specialization is a rigorous training program designed to build serious expertise in quantitative methodology, including applied educational statistics and research design. To be eligible to add a specialization in QRM to their degree, a student must be admitted to a UO master's or doctoral program. The QRM specialization is designed primarily for PhD students who have chosen quantitative methods as their primary research tradition in the College of Education (COE). PhD students in other colleges and programs may be eligible but should check with the sponsoring department, Education Studies (EDST).