Areas of Focus
- Psychological Statistics and Measurement
- Item Response Theory
- Development of Measurement Tools
Work Experience
- 2012.07—Present - South China Normal University - Associate Professor
- 2008.08—2012.03 - University of Tokyo - Visiting Researcher
- 2008.04—2012.03 - National Center for University Entrance Examinations, Japan - Researcher
- 2008.04—2012.03 - Benesse Educational Research and Development Center, Japan - Researcher
- 2005.09—2008.03 - University of Tokyo - Assistant
- 2004.04—2006.03 - National Center for University Entrance Examinations, Japan - Visiting Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1997.4—2004.3 Ph.D.: University of Tokyo
- 1986.9—1990.7 Bachelor's Degree: Jilin University
Publications
- A Multi-dimensional Continuous Item Response Model for Probability Testing, Zhang, Y. & Watanabe, H., 2012
- 2-Parameter and 3-Parameter Item Response Models Comparison, Zhang, Y., 2009
- Impact of Item Format and Response Method on Item Values, Zhang, Y., 2009
- Confidence Testing Method and Item Response Theory: New Models and Practical Applications, Zhang, Y., 2007
- Application of Confidence Testing Method to Multiple-choice Academic Tests, Zhang, Y., 2012
- A Multi-dimensional Continuous Item Response Model for Probability Testing, Zhang, Y. & Watanabe, H., 2011
- Changes in Vocabulary Proficiency in Japanese and Mathematics, Zhang, Y., Watanabe, H., Kamata, K., Hoshi, C., Shimada, K., Abe, D., 2010
- Relationship between Subject Vocabulary Proficiency and PISA-type Knowledge Utilization, Zhang, Y., Watanabe, H., Kamata, K., Hoshi, C., Shimada, K., Sunaga, M., Yokoi, R., Abe, D., 2009
Awards
- 2007: Japan Behaviormetric Society Hidano/Mizuno Award
