Monte Carlo Simulation Power Analysis Using Mplus and R

James Peugh, PhD, is Director of Quantitative Services in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, and Research Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati Medical School. His methodological interests focus on the use of Monte Carlo simulation techniques to test advanced statistical analyses. Dr. Peugh has also published pedagogical "how-to" papers demonstrating the application of statistical techniques. He has publications in a variety of quantitative, educational, and psychological journals.



Kaylee Litson, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston. As an interdisciplinary quantitative psychologist, they have a particular interest in the link between statistical model estimation and theory-driven interpretation, especially in the context of complex, multimethod, and longitudinal research design. Dr. Litsons work highlights the translation of quantitative psychology methods to applied research in fields such as cognition and educational psychology. Their publications have appeared in applied and quantitative journals.