Alexandru Cernat

Dr

  • G15 Humanities Bridgeford St Building

    M13 9PL Manchester

    United Kingdom

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Biography

I am an expert in data collection and longitudinal data analysis, with a particular focus on advanced methods for estimating and improving data quality. My research investigates how to design, collect, and combine data in a way that produces more accurate and useful insights about the social world.

My work focuses on generalized latent variable models—including Structural Equation Modelling, Latent Class Analysis, and Item Response Theory—applied to longitudinal data. I use these methods to study measurement error, non-response, survey mode effects, and data quality over time.

Increasingly, I’m working at the frontier of new forms of data (such as digital traces and administrative records) and exploring how to integrate multiple data sources to enhance both research quality and relevance. This includes methodological work on linking, harmonizing, and validating disparate forms of social data.

I also develop resources for researchers and practitioners through longitudinalanalysis.com, a platform dedicated to training and guidance on collecting, preparing, and analyzing longitudinal data.

I welcome collaboration with researchers, institutions, and practitioners interested in survey methodology, data quality, longitudinal research, and the integration of diverse data sources.

Teaching

I teach and design courses in survey methodology, longitudinal data analysis, latent variable models, multilevel models, and statistical programming with R. Alongside university teaching, I offer bespoke training for research teams and organizations, tailored to their specific data needs and challenges.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Areas of expertise

  • HA Statistics
  • Structural Equation Modeling
  • Latent Class Analysis
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis
  • Multilevel modeling
  • Multiple Imputation
  • Weighting
  • Survey Design
  • Mixed Mode Surveys
  • Longitudinal Data Design

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Cathie Marsh Institute

Keywords

  • survey methodology
  • latent variable modeling
  • longitudinal data

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