Debbie Miller DATA SPECIALIST
In the position of Data Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Methodology and Evaluation Research Core, I manage data and provide methodological support to the team. My responsibilities include:
- Acquiring, cleaning, and ensuring the quality of data;
- Merging and appending data from various sources;
- Safeguarding data with appropriate storage and access according to security requirements;
- Assisting with instrument design and data collection;
- Analyzing data from qualitative, quantitative data, and multi- or mixed-methods projects.
- Preparing reports and visualizations to effectively communicate results; and
- Providing technical assistance and training on data and methodological topics to meet the needs of the Methodology and Evaluation Research Core.
I hold a Ph.D. in Quantitative, Qualitative & Psychometric Methods and an M.S. in Survey Research and Methodology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My research experience includes studying the influence of tacit cultural knowledge on mixed methods research in South Africa. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, bicycling, and walking. I am thrilled to contribute to the success of the MERC team and our clients as a Data Specialist.
