Dr. Amanda Fairchild
Professor
Dr. Fairchild joined the USC Department of Psychology in Fall 2008, after graduating from Arizona State University with a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. She is an APS Fellow and has been a Faculty Associate with the USC SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality in the Arnold School of Public Health since 2016. Dr. Fairchild is additionally an Associate Chair of the Department and the founding director of the Quantitative Ph.D. Concentration.
Research
Dr. Fairchild has centered her work on assessing and applying statistical techniques for prevention science and translating innovative methods for applied researchers to promote best practices. These efforts have encompassed methodological research in statistical mediation and moderation analyses, psychometrics, and causal inference. In addition to her primary research in methodology, Dr. Fairchild collaborates routinely with colleagues on substantive research projects. Her collaborative work covers a variety of domains including neurodevelopmental disorders, mental and behavioral health, and health promotion.