1. Brendan J. Morse, Ph.D.
San Francisco, California (216) 544–4686 morse.brendan@gmail.com
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• R | SQL | SPSS | LATEX| Machine Learning & Optimization | Experimental Research Design (A/B Testing)
• Applied Statistics & Analytics | Statistical Simulation & Programming | Data Visualization | Statistical Communication
• 10+ years of data analysis experience including machine learning, logistic regression, survival analysis (Cox regression),
structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear modeling, item response theory, and other multivariate techniques.
• Strong ability to communicate complex statistical processes and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven record of working both independently and collaboratively to accomplish project goals on time.
Education
Ph.D. Experimental Psychology Ohio University, 2009
Area of Specialization: Applied Statistics & Psychometrics Athens, OH
M.S. Experimental Psychology Ohio University, 2007
Concentration: Industrial & Organizational Psychology Athens, OH
B.S. Psychology The Pennsylvania State University, 2004
Concentration: Business State College, PA
Employment
Data Scientist March 2016–Present
UpCounsel, Inc. San Francisco, CA
– All things statistics and analytics
Assistant Professor September 2009–May 2016
Bridgewater State University, Department of Psychology Brigdewater, MA
– Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics and research methods
– Publish and review empirical research in applied statistics, decision–making, and experimental psychology
Analytics Consultant January 2013–Present
– Perform data analysis & build custom analytics tools to meet strategic business goals
– Past clients include small businesses, individual researchers, & Fortune 100 organizations
Selected Peer-Review Publications*
Morse, B. J., Weinhardt, J. M., Griffeth, R. W., & Ziebell, M. (2014). Cross-cultural measurement invariance of the
Employment Opportunity Index (EOI) in Mexican and Brazilian professionals, International Journal of Selection and
Assessment, 22(2), 139–148. doi: 10.1111/ijsa.12064
Morse, B. J. (2013). Replicate this! Creating individual-level data from summary statistics using R. Teaching of
Psychology, 40(2), 143–147.
Morse, B. J. (2012). MorseGen: Simple raw data generator based on user-specified summary statistics. R Project for
Statistical Computing package version 1.2
Morse, B. J., Johanson, G. A., & Griffeth, R. W. (2012). Using the graded response model to control spurious interactions
in moderated multiple regression. Applied Psychological Measurement, 36(2), 122–146.**
*A full list of publications, colloquia, workshops, and conference presentations is available upon request.
**This article is the publication derived from my dissertation research.
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References
Dr. Seth Kamen
VP Customer Insights and Market Research
CVS Health
401–829–6070
seth.kamen@cvshealth.com
Dr. Justin Weinhardt
Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics
Haskayne School of Business
The University of Calgary
587–894–2414
justin.weinhardt@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Dr. Jonathon Holmes
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bridgewater State University
508–531–2875
jonathan.holmes@bridgew.edu
Dr. Sandy Neargarder (current direct supervisor)
Chairperson and Professor of Psychology
Bridgewater State University
508–531–2378
sneargarder@bridgew.edu
Last updated: November 8, 2016