Professor William Boone is faculty member in the department of Educational Psychology at Miami University. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago’s Department of Education Program in Measurement, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis. His thesis advisor was Benjamin Wright. Dr. Boone lectures and provides workshops concerning Rasch measurement throughout the world. He is the lead author of the book Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences and he is an author of over 100 articles/reports. His professional goal is to increase the use of Rasch techniques in social science research, market research, and medical research.
Professor John Staver is an Professor Emeritus of Science Education at Purdue University where he co-directed the Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education. Dr. Staver earned an Ed.D. in Science Education from Indiana University-Bloomington. His research interests have focused on constructivist epistemology and its implications for improving science teaching and learning.