Department of Psychology
Department of Psychology
Xin Cynthia Tong

Xin Cynthia Tong

Associate Professor of Psychology
xt8b@virginia.edu
Research Areas

Office Address: 216D Gilmer Hall
Website Address: Bayesian and Longitudinal Data Science Lab (BAL LAB)

Education

Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Research Interests

Cynthia Tong’s research focuses on developing and applying statistical methods in the areas of developmental and health studies.  Methodologically, she is interested in Bayesian methodology, growth curve modeling, and robust structural equation modeling with nonnormal and missing data.  Substantively, she is interested in analyzing the longitudinal development of cognitive ability and achievement skills.