About Me



With a background in survey research, data analysis, interviewing, and project management, I bring a strong set of skills to any team. I am a creative thinker who enjoys examining problems in new ways, and I am skilled at relaying complex ideas simply.

I have experience working on projects in both academic and applied settings, and I enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. I am interested in user experience, program evaluation, and data analysis, and I love using research to make a positive impact.

Prior to getting my doctorate, I performed research for the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI as well as the DC Metropolitan Police Department, where I honed my skills in data management, analysis, and interpretation. Personally, I am friendly and easy-going, with a passion for research, technology, coding, and human beings.

Experience

Education

Certifications

Awards

  • 2023 - Current

     

    Program Evaluation Specialist - University of Nevada, Reno
  • 2016 - 2022

     

    Graduate Researcher - University of Nevada, Reno
  • 2015 - 2016

     

    Crime Analyst - DC Metropolitan Police
  • 2013 - 2015

     

    ORISE Analyst - Behavioral Analysis Unit - FBI

  • PhD in Social Psychology - University of Nevada, Reno - GPA 3.91

  • MA in Social Psychology - University of Nevada, Reno

  • MA in Legal Psychology - Marymount University - GPA 3.96

  • BA in Psychology - Auburn University

  • Campus Representative of the Semester - AP-LS

  • Academic Excellence Award - Marymount University

  • Outstanding Student of the Year Award - Marymount University

  • FBI NCAVC Internship Grant

My Services

Surveying and Interviewing

With over seven years' experience in designing survey instruments, developing semi-structured interview protocols, and administering focus groups, I can help your organization make data-driven decisions that you can rely upon.

Data Management and Analysis

From means to machine learning, I can perform the analysis you are looking for. I am well-versed in ANOVA, linear and logistic regression, hierarchical modeling, factor analysis, SEM, imputation, bootstrapping, and more.

Reporting and Presenting

It's not just about the numbers... it's also about the story! Through the synthesis of research and data visualization, I transform complex relationships into compelling narratives and illuminating insights.

Work Samples

User Needs Assessment and Contextual Inquiry - Township

While pursuing my UX Research and Design Specialization, I performed a user needs assessment and contextual inquiry with players of the game Township, complete with affinity diagram created in Figma.

Scale Construction with EFA

Using Qualtrics survey data gathered over five years, I conduct an exploratory factor analysis to identify underlying constructs through scale construction for SnowPacs, a federally-funded project.

Supplementing Qualitative Data with Visual Aids

Creating a map to accompany autonomous vehicle focus group findings that I reported in the academic journal Judicature with Duke University.




Judicature Article:

Telling a Story Visually

How do you show intricate flow processes across categorical variables? Let's start with a simple example, then make it complex.

Can You Determine Someone's Politics From Their Face?

After extracting and analyzing computer vision data from hundreds of thousands of images, the answer appears to be yes.

Results only:




Whole document:

Exploring Big Survey Data

Does talk radio have a bigger effect on men or women? Survey data suggests a surprising answer...

StatsBee

Which type of analysis should you perform? See what all the buzz is about at StatsBee!

Contact Me

christopherjcopp (at) gmail.com

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