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Daniel A. Sass, PhD

Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Operations and Analytics

Professor

Nancy and Frank Kudla Fellow in Artificial Intelligence

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Bio

Sass is the associate dean for graduate studies and associate professor in the Department of Operations and Analytics. Prior to joining the Carlos Alvarez College of Business in 2013, he was an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development since 2007. In addition to his methodological/statistical research, he is also dedicated to applied collaborative research projects.

Research Interests

  • Psychometric
  • Structural equation modeling
  • Factor analysis
  • Sampling and research design
  • Invariance testing
  • Mediation and moderation

Degrees

  • PhD University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • BA University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Publications

“An Evaluation of the Replicable Factor Analytic Solutions Algorithm for Variable Selection: A Simulation Study,” with M. A. Sanchez, Educational and Psychological Measurement, Vol. 86, No. 2, 2026, pp. 393-427.

 “A Variable Selection Algorithm for Creating Replicable Factor Structures,” with M. A. Sanchez, Multivariate Behavioral Research, Vol. 58, 2023, pp. 48-70.

 “Selecting the “Best” Factor Structure and Moving Measurement Validation Forward: An Illustration,” with T. A. Schmitt, W. Chappelle and W. Thompson, Journal of Personality Assessment, Vol. 100, No. 4, 2018, pp. 345-362.

 “Evaluating Model Fit with Ordered Categorical Data Within a Measurement Invariance Framework: A Comparison of Estimators,” with T.A. Schmitt and H.W. Marsh, Structural Equation Modeling, Vol. 21, 2014, pp. 167-180.

 “The Search for Causal Inferences: Using Propensity Scores Post Hoc to Reduce Estimation Error with Nonexperimental Research,” with S.E. Tumlinson and S.M. Cano, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 39, 2014, pp. 246-257.

 “Rotation Criteria and Hypothesis Testing for Exploratory Factor Analysis: Implications for Factor Pattern Loadings and Interfactor Correlations,” with T.A. Schmitt, Educational and Psychological Measurement, Vol. 71, 2011, pp. 95-113.

 “Testing Measurement Invariance and Comparing Latent Factor Means Within a Confirmatory Factor Analysis Framework, Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, Vol. 29, No. 4, 2011, pp. 347-363.

 “Factor Loading Estimation Error and Stability Using Exploratory Factor Analysis,” Educational and Psychological Measurement, Vol. 70, 2010, pp. 557-577.

 “A Comparative Investigation of Rotation Methods Within Exploratory Factor Analysis,” with T.A. Schmitt, Multivariate Behavioral Research, Vol. 45, 2010, pp. 73-103.