Measurement and Analytics Core

The Measurement and Analytics Core (MAC) supports the Yale TCORS 3.0 by ensuring the use of validated measures and statistical procedures across projects and pilot studies to increase the scientific rigor, interpretability, and impact of findings. In addition, the MAC provides training in measurement, statistics, and the use of nationally representative data (i.e., The Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study [PATH]) to address Tobacco Regulatory Science research questions. Finally, the MAC develops novel, psychometrically sound measures and statistical approaches to address pressing needs in Tobacco Regulatory Science, with plans for widespread dissemination within the broader Tobacco Regulatory Science community and beyond.