Han Hao

Han Hao

Assistant Professor

Tarleton State University

About Me

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Tarleton State University, with a primary research focus on statistical models of human cognitive abilities. My research explores cognitive individual differences, such as the impact of working memory and attention on cognition, using advanced statistical methods for psychometric and cognitive models, including structural equation modeling, item response theory, and network modeling. Additionally, I am interested in machine psychology, examining the cognitive behaviors of Artificial General Intelligence from a psychological perspective. I teach statistics and other engaging topics in R, play the accordion, and cook Asian-fusion food.

Interests

  • Working Memory
  • Attention
  • Intelligence
  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical Modeling
  • R & Python

Education

  • Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2022

    Claremont Graduate University, USA

  • M.A. in Positive Organizational Psychology & Evaluation, 2017

    Claremont Graduate University, USA

  • B.Sc. in Psychology, 2013

    Zhejiang University, PRC

Recent Publications

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The latent structure of working memory

Working memory (WM) is an essential system of cognitive processes for a wide range of cognitive activities and is associated with …

Research Experience

 
 
 
 
 

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychological Sciences

Sep 2024 – Present Tarleton State University, TX
 
 
 
 
 

Post Doctoral Scholar

CALIBER Research Lab

Jan 2023 – Aug 2024 New Mexico State University, NM
 
 
 
 
 

Research & Data Scientist

The Findings Group

May 2019 – Dec 2021 GA
 
 
 
 
 

Graduate Researcher

CALIBER Research Lab

Jun 2017 – Dec 2022 Claremont Graduate University, CA

Projects

Under Construction!

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Formative Model in Lavaan

An example of formative factor model with lavaan package.

Intro to Generalized Mixed Effects Model in R

An example of generalized mixed effects model (GLMM) in with lmer package.

Intro to Item Response Modeling in R

An example of item response modeling with the mirt package.

Teaching Experience

PSYC5390 Special Topics: Cognitive Individual Differences

This seminar examines research on cognitive individual differences and how core constructs that support higher-order cognition, such as reasoning and learning, shape behavior and performance.

PSYC4301 Psychological Measurement and Testing

This course introduces the fundamentals of psychological testing and measurement, blending core theory with practical test development and evaluation.

PSYC5316 Advanced Quantitative Methods & Experimental Design

This course builds a foundation in experimental design and statistical modeling for psychological science, including between- and within-subjects designs, regression, and mixed-effects models.

PSYC2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology

Study of statistical methods in psychological research, covering measures of central tendency and variability, inference (including ANOVA), correlation, and regression.

CEPY6440 Multivariate Statistics

Study of multivariate statistical methods for education and psychology, including multiple and logistic regression, MANOVA, factor analysis, and SEM, using computer software as the primary analysis tool.

Teaching Assistant

PSYCH308A Intermediate Statistics
PSYCH308B ANOVA
PSYCH308C Applied Regression
PSYCH308D Categorical Data Analysis
PSYCH315F Factor Analysis
PSYCH315H Structual Equation Modeling
PSYCH315E Multilevel Modeling

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