Dr. Lackritz's research work focuses in the areas of Applied Statistics, Statistical Algorithms, and Statistical Process Control. He has published numerous papers in nationally and internationally recognized journals including Journal of Applied Psychology, The American Statistician, Communications in Statistics, Chance, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, International Journal of Human Resource Development and Management, Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, Personnel Psychology, Multivariate Behavioral Research, Taxes – The Tax Magazine, Advances in Taxation, Journal of Borderlands Studies, Quality Progress, Asian Pacific Journal of Human Resources, Teaching and Teacher Education, and Journal of Management Education.

He has delivered and published many papers at national conferences of The Decision Sciences Institute and The American Statistical Association. He has served as a reviewer for three major journals, as well as the National Science Foundation. Dr. Lackritz was the featured speaker at the 1987 National Meetings of the American Statistical Association, and is a recognized national speaker in his areas of research. His textbook, Statistics for Business and Economics, with Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, was published in 1991 and 1998.

Dr. Lackritz is a faculty co-founder of the Institute for Quality and Productivity, a program through Professional Development in the College of Extended Studies which teaches Total Quality Management and Statistical Process Control concepts to local area companies. He is a consultant to local businesses and is a renowned statistical expert in litigation.

Jim is a former nationally ranked tennis player in singles and doubles, as well as an avid skiier when his knees hold up. He is past-President of the San Diego District Tennis Association.

Office Location: SSE #3220
Phone: (619) 594-3026
Fax: (619) 594-1573
Email: jlackrit@mail.sdsu.edu