Catherine Walker O’Neal

About the Author

Catherine Walker O’Neal is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of quantitative social sciences, with a focus on advanced statistical modeling techniques. Holding a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between complex statistical methods and practical application in behavioral research. As an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, O’Neal has mentored numerous students and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects exploring longitudinal data analysis and developmental trajectories. Her work emphasizes accessible tools for researchers tackling multifaceted datasets, making sophisticated analyses attainable for a broad audience. In her acclaimed book, Higher-Order Growth Curves and Mixture Modeling with Mplus: A Practical Guide (Multivariate Applications Series), she demystifies these methods with clear examples and step-by-step instructions, earning praise for its pedagogical clarity and real-world relevance.