Society of Multivariate
Experimental Psychology

An organization of researchers interested in multivariate quantitative methods and their application to substantive problems in psychology and related fields.

About SMEP

The Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology was founded in 1960 as an organization of researchers interested in multivariate quantitative methods and their application to substantive problems in psychology and related fields. Many distinguished scientists in this field have been active members of SMEP. Please refer to the current list of members as well as the list of past Presidents.

SMEP was founded as a small elective society in order to facilitate high level research as well as intensive interaction among members. Membership is limited to 65 regular active members. Additional information about membership is provided elsewhere at this site.

Featuring our Journal
Multivariate Behavioral Research

Multivariate Behavioral Research is the flagship journal of the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology (SMEP). It is a journal devoted to the dissemination, evaluation, and application of quantitative methods to the behavioral sciences. It aims to publish articles intended to cater to a wide audience of quantitative methodologists and substantive researchers who wish to use advanced methods in their work. Its goal is to have a long-term transformative effect on research in psychology and the behavioral sciences.

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An annual meeting of SMEP is held every October.
The meeting is open to members only, although nonmembers may attend at the invitation of a member.

To this end, SMEP provides funding for members of underrepresented groups to attend workshops on quantitative methods. More information regarding this fund and ways to contribute can be found here.

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2025 SMEP Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2025 | University of Notre Dame

Our 2025 annual meeting will be held on the campus of the University of Notre Dame October 22-26. A registration link and more information will be provided soon!
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