Paul R. Shirey

Biography

Paul R. Shirey, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Social Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, where he has taught statistics and research methods courses for over three decades. He received his Ph.D. in Social Sciences from the University of California, Irvine in 1990. His teaching portfolio spans multiple departments, including Social Science and Economics, where he has developed and delivered courses in statistical analysis, data analysis, and computer research methods.

Shirey has taught Introduction to Statistics for students across the social sciences since 1990, serving thousands of undergraduate students over the years. He has also taught specialized statistics courses for Economics majors and developed Computer Research in Social Sciences, a course focused on computer programming skills, logic, hypothesis testing, and information literacy. His teaching experience includes both traditional classroom instruction and online course development.

Throughout his career, Shirey has been recognized for his teaching effectiveness. He has been acknowledged by graduates of the Campuswide Honors program as an influential teacher and was recognized for his teaching evaluations in Spring Quarter 2023. His courses have covered a range of topics from introductory statistics to advanced data analysis using multiple regression techniques, as well as upper-division writing instruction.

Education

• Ph.D. in Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 1990
• M.A. in Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 1988
• B.A. in History, University of California, Irvine, 1980
• B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Irvine, 1980