World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
63
Citations
32170
World Ranking
3047
National Ranking
1732

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2008 - Fellow of the American Educational Research Association
  • 1988 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Scott E. Maxwell is affiliated with the University of Notre Dame in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Neuroscience and Psychology, with a particular focus on Cognitive Neuroscience and Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. The scientist's work also intersects with Biomedical Engineering, Oncology, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

Their research topics include:

  • Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Motor Control and Adaptation
  • Muscle Activation and Electromyography Studies
  • Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Scott E. Maxwell has published in several academic venues, including:

  • Psychological Methods
  • Journal of Neurophysiology
  • UNC Libraries
  • World Journal of Surgery
  • Journal of Experimental Psychology Human Perception & Performance

Their recent publications include:

  • The dominant limb preferentially stabilizes posture in a bimanual task with physical coupling, 2020, Journal of Neurophysiology
  • Redefine statistical significance, 2025, UNC Libraries
  • The Challenges of Implementing Artificial Intelligence into Surgical Practice, 2020, World Journal of Surgery
  • Top-down attention control does not imply voluntary attention control for all individuals, 2022, Journal of Experimental Psychology Human Perception & Performance
  • Practical Problems Estimating and Reporting Power When Hypotheses Are Embedded in Complex Statistical Models, 2025, Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science

The scientist collaborates frequently with a group of co-authors including Bradley S. Gibson, Jamie M. Trost, Qimin Liu, George S. Howard, and Atsushi Takagi.

Recognition in their career includes election as a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association in 2008 and as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 1988.

Best Publications

  • Testing mediational models with longitudinal data: questions and tips in the use of structural equation modeling.

    David A. Cole;Scott E. Maxwell

  • Bias in cross-sectional analyses of longitudinal mediation.

    Scott E. Maxwell;David A. Cole

  • Redefine statistical significance

    Daniel J. Benjamin;James O. Berger;Magnus Johannesson;Magnus Johannesson;Brian A. Nosek;Brian A. Nosek

  • Multivariate Analysis of Variance

    James H. Bray;Scott E. Maxwell

  • Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data: A Model Comparison Perspective, Third Edition

    Scott E. Maxwell;Harold D. Delaney

  • Bias in Cross-Sectional Analyses of Longitudinal Mediation: Partial and Complete Mediation Under an Autoregressive Model

    Scott E. Maxwell;David A. Cole;Melissa A. Mitchell

  • Is psychology suffering from a replication crisis? What does "failure to replicate" really mean?

    Scott E. Maxwell;Michael Y. Lau;George S. Howard

  • Bivariate median splits and spurious statistical significance.

    Scott E. Maxwell;Harold D. Delaney

  • The Persistence of Underpowered Studies in Psychological Research: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies.

    Scott E. Maxwell

  • Implications of Recent Developments in Structural Equation Modeling for Counseling Psychology

    Stephen M. Quintana;Scott E. Maxwell

  • On disaggregating between-person and within-person effects with longitudinal data using multilevel models.

    Lijuan Peggy Wang;Scott E Maxwell

  • Sample Size Planning for Statistical Power and Accuracy in Parameter Estimation

    Scott E. Maxwell;Ken Kelley;Joseph R. Rausch

  • Sample size and multiple regression analysis.

    Scott E. Maxwell

  • Internal Invalidity in Pretest-Posttest Self-Report Evaluations and a Re-evaluation of Retrospective Pretests:

    George S. Howard;Kenneth M. Ralph;Nancy A. Gulanick;Scott E. Maxwell

  • The development of multiple domains of child and adolescent self-concept: a cohort sequential longitudinal design.

    David A. Cole;Scott E. Maxwell;Joan M. Martin;Lachlan G. Peeke

  • Sample-Size Planning for More Accurate Statistical Power: A Method Adjusting Sample Effect Sizes for Publication Bias and Uncertainty.

    Samantha F. Anderson;Ken Kelley;Scott E. Maxwell

  • Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data.

    David F. Percy;S. E. Maxwell;H. D. Delaney

  • Sample Size for Multiple Regression: Obtaining Regression Coefficients That Are Accurate, Not Simply Significant.

    Ken Kelley;Scott E. Maxwell

  • Analyzing and Interpreting Significant MANOVAs

    James H. Bray;Scott E. Maxwell

  • Motivational components of underachievement.

    Martha Carr;John G. Borkowski;Scott E. Maxwell

Frequent Co-Authors

David A. Cole
David A. Cole Vanderbilt University
Richard D. Arvey
Richard D. Arvey National University of Singapore
James H. Bray
James H. Bray The University of Texas at San Antonio
Thomas L. Whitman
Thomas L. Whitman University of Notre Dame
John G. Borkowski
John G. Borkowski University of Notre Dame
Eduardo Salas
Eduardo Salas Rice University
Brian A. Nosek
Brian A. Nosek Center for Open Science
Cameron J. Camp
Cameron J. Camp University of New Orleans
Anthony G. Greenwald
Anthony G. Greenwald University of Washington
Zoltan Dienes
Zoltan Dienes University of Sussex

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Psychology in the USA opens many flexible opportunities for students. Today, online degrees let you balance studies with work or family commitments. For those seeking to focus on applied interventions, best applied behavior analysis online programs train professionals in behavior modification strategies widely used in education and healthcare.

Beginners might consider the 2 year associate degree online as a fast track to fundamental psychological concepts and immediate entry-level positions. If you want a broader foundation, pursuing a psychology bachelor's degree online provides deeper exploration into human behavior and greater job prospects or graduate study opportunities.

Specialization is possible with options like a behavioral psychology degree, ideal for those fascinated by behavior patterns and scientific research. Choosing an online pathway in psychology not only offers accreditation and flexibility but also prepares you for careers in mental health, social work, counseling, education, and beyond.

Best Scientists Citing Scott E. Maxwell

Trending Scientists