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Dr. Florian Krieger

Mail: florian.krieger@tu-dortmund.de

Methods of Empirical Educational Research

Phone: 0231 / 755 - 7129

Emil-Figge-Str. 50 | Room 4.408

© PAIR​/​TU Dortmund

Research Interests

  • Assessment of cognitive abilities
  • Individualized support of cognitive abilities
  • Intelligence
  • Problem solving
  • Working memory
  • Personality
  • Large-scale assessments

Publications

Peer-reviewed Articles

  • Weber, D., Koch, M., Spinath, F. M., Krieger, F., & Becker, N. (2025). Log file times as indicators of structured figural matrix processing. Journal of Intelligence, 13(6), 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13060063

  • Han, A., Krieger, F., Kim, S., Nixon, N., & Greiff, S. (2024). Revisiting the relationship between team members’ personality and their team’s performance: A meta‑analysis. Journal of Research in Personality, 112(104526), 104526.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2024.104526

  • Stadler, M., Pickal, A. J., Brandl, L., & Krieger, F. (2024). VOTAT in action: Exploring epistemic activities in knowledgelean problem‑solving processes. Z. Psychol., 232(2), 109–119. https://doi.org/10.1027/2151-2604/a000559

  • Han, A., Krieger, F., Borgonovi, F., & Greiff, S. (2023). Behavioral patterns in collaborative problem solving: A latent profile analysis based on response times and actions in PISA 2015. Large Scale Assess. Educ., 11(1), 1–28. https: //doi.org/10.1186/s40536-023-00185-5

  • Nicolay, B., Krieger*, F., Kuhn, J.‑T., Graesser, A. C., Ifenthaler, D., Baker, R., & Greiff, S. (2023). Unsuccessful and successful complex problem solvers – a log file analysis of complex problem solving strategies across multiple tasks. Intelligence, 101(101793), 101793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2023.101793

  • Kessler, F., Proske, A., Urbas, L., Goldwater, M., Krieger, F., Greiff, S., & Narciss, S. (2023). Promoting complex problem solving by introducing schema‑governed categories of key causal models. Behav. Sci. (Basel), 13(9), 701.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13090701

  • Weber, D., Krieger, F., Spinath, F. M., Greiff, S., Hissbach, J., & Becker, N. (2023). A log file analysis on the validity of partial solutions in figural matrices tests. Journal of Intelligence, 11(2), 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence11020037

  • Lamb, S., Krieger, F., & Kuhn, J.‑T. (2023). Delayed development of basic numerical skills in children with developmental dyscalculia. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1187785. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1187785

  • Krieger, F., Azevedo, R., Graesser, A. C., & Greiff, S. (2022). Introduction to the special issue: The role of metacognition in complex skills ‑ spotlights on problem solving, collaboration, and self‑regulated learning. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-022-09327-6

  • Nicolay, B., Krieger, F., Stadler, M., Vainikainen, M.‑P., Lindner, M. A., Hansen, A., & Greiff, S. (2022). Examining the development of metacognitive strategy knowledge and its link to strategy application in complex problem solving – a longitudinal analysis. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-022-09324-9

  • Gottschling, J., Krieger, F., & Greiff, S. (2022). The fight against infectious diseases: The essential role of Higher‑Order thinking and Problem‑Solving. Journal of Intelligence, 10(1).

  • Rojas, M., Nussbaum, M., Chiuminatto, P., Guerrero, O., Greiff, S., Krieger, F., & Van Der Westhuizen, L. (2021). Assessing collaborative problem‑solving skills among elementary school students. Computers & Education.

  • Krieger, F., Stadler, M., Bühner, M., Fischer, F., & Greiff, S. (2021). Assessing complex Problem‑Solving skills in under 20 minutes. Psychological Test Adaptation and Development.

  • Han, A., Krieger, F., & Greiff, S. (2021). Collaboration analytics need more comprehensive models and methods. Journal of Learning Analytics, 8(1), 13–29.

  • Nicolay, B., Krieger, F., Stadler, M., Gobert, J., & Greiff, S. (2021). Lost in transition – learning analytics on the transfer from knowledge acquisition to knowledge application in complex problem solving. Computers in Human Behavior, 115.

  • Schneider, B., Becker, N., Krieger, F., Spinath, F. M., & Sparfeldt, J. R. (2020). Teaching the underlying rules of figural matrices in a short video increases test scores. Intelligence, 82. 

  • Many Babies Consortium. (2020). Quantifying sources of variability in infancy research using the Infant‑Directed‑ Speech preference. Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science, 3(1), 24–52. 

  • Grass, J., Krieger, F., Paulus, P., Greiff, S., Strobel, A., & Strobel, A. (2019). Thinking in action: Need for cognition predicts Self‑Control together with action orientation. PLoS One, 14(8).

  • Krieger, F., Becker, N., Greiff, S., & Spinath, F. M. (2019). Big‑Five personality and political orientation: Results from four panel studies with representative german samples. Journal of Research in Personality, 80, 78– 83.

  • Krieger, F., Zimmer, H. D., Greiff, S., Spinath, F. M., & Becker, N. (2019). Why are difficult figural matrices hard to solve? The role of selective encoding and working memory capacity. Intelligence, 72.

  • Domnick, F., Zimmer, H., Becker, N., & Spinath, F. (2017). Is the correlation between storage capacity and matrix reasoning driven by the storage of partial solutions? A pilot study of an experimental approach. Journal of Intelligence, 5(2), 21.

  • Roth, B., Romeyke, S., Spinath, F. M., Domnick, F., Schäfer, S., & Becker, N. (2015). Intelligence and school grades: A meta‑analysis. Intelligence, 53, 118–137.

Book Chapters und Manuals

  • Han, A., Krieger, F., & Greiff, S. (2023). Assessment of collaborative problem-solving: past achievements and current challenges. In R. J. Tierney, F. Rizvi, & K. Erkican (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education (Fourth Edition) (pp. 234–244). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.09041-2

  • Kißler, C., Krieger, F., & Kuhn, J.-T. (2023). Eine praktische Einführung in die Statistik mit R und RStudio. TU Dortmund. https://doi.org/10.17877/DE290R-24051

  • Krieger, F., & Greiff, S. (2023). Intelligence, Creativity, and Wisdom: A Case for Complex Problem Solving? In R. J. Sternberg (Ed.), Intelligence, Creativity, and Wisdom. Springer.

  • Nicolay, B., Krieger, F., & Greiff, S. (2023). Interdisciplinary frontiers: computer-based process data analysis in educational measurement. In R. J. Tierney, F. Rizvi, & K. Erkican (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education (Fourth Edition) (pp. 417–429). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.10051-X

  • Krieger, Florian, Becker, N., Greiff, S., & Spinath, F. M. (2022). Design a Matrix – Standard. Ein distraktorfreier Matrizen-Screening-Test zur Erfassung der allgemeinen Intelligenz. Hogrefe.

  • Krieger, Florian, Fischbach, A., & Greiff, S. (2021). Kollaboratives Problemlösen in Luxemburg: Ergebnisse und Implikationen aus PISA 2015. In LUCET/SCRIPT (Ed.), Nationaler Bildungsbericht 2021. Université du Luxembourg. https://doi.org/10.48746/bb2021lu-de-32

  • Nicolay, B., Krieger, F., Salzig, M., & Greiff, S. (2021). Die Entwicklung eines Trainingsprogrammes für die komplexe Problemlösekompetenz bei Jugendlichen. In LUCET/SCRIPT (Ed.), Nationaler Bildungsbericht 2021. Université du Luxembourg. https://doi.org/10.48746/bb2021lu-de-33

Qualification Theses

  • Krieger, F. (2018). From labels to functions: How working memory capacity facilitates processing of matrix reasoning items with multiple rules. Universität des Saarlandes. https://doi.org/10.22028/D291-27166
  • Domnick, F. (2014). Relevanz des Aufgabenformates von Matrizentests auf den Zusammenhang von Intelligenz mit Arbeitsgedächtnis. Unveröffentlichte Masterarbeit. Universität des Saarlandes
  • Kirmße, A., Domnick, F. (2012). Effizienz gleich Leistung? Analyse des Antwortverhaltens bei einem distraktorfreien Matrizentest. Unveröffentlichte Bachelorarbeit. Universität des Saarlandes.

Software

Preprints and Submitted Publications

  • Burgoyne, A. P., Krieger, F., Greiff, S., & Engle, R.W. (2024). The Essential Role of Attention Control for Complex Problem Solving. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  • Kißler, C., Krieger, F., Gebhardt, M., & Kuhn, J.‑T. (2024). Entwicklung und Evaluation eines Kurzfragebogens zur Erfassung der Einstellung zu Kindern mit Lernstörungen im pädagogischen Kontext. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  • Krieger, F., Gottschling, J., Sonnleitner, P., Cadoso‑Leite, P., Bobrowicz, K., Feraco, T., He, Q., Vainikainen, M.‑P., & Greiff, S. (2024). Proficiency Classes in Complex Problem Solving and Their Implications for Interventions: A Latent Class Approach. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  • Stadler, M., Niepel, C., Botes, E., Dörendahl, J., Krieger, F., & Greiff, S. (2020). Individual Psychological Responses to the SARS‑ CoV‑2 Pandemic: Different Clusters and Their Relation to Risk‑Reducing Behavior. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/ osf.io/k8unc

Conference Contributions

  • Krieger, F., Tepel, M., Gebhardt, M., & Kuhn, J.‑T. (2022). Low ability intelligence tests. A spotlight on conceptual and measure‑ ment aspects. 52nd Congress of the German Psychological Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychologie, DGPs), Hildesheim.
  • Krieger, F., Becker, N., Gratz, S., Greiff, S., Koch, M., & Stadler, M. (2021, September). DYNAMITE ‑ Introducing the Dynamic Matrices Test as a new format for measuring fluid intelligence. 16. Arbeitstagung der Fachgruppe Differentielle Psychologie. Persönlichkeitspsychologie und Psychologische Diagnostik, Online Tagung.
  • Nicolay, B., Krieger, F., Lagou, C., Johnson, A., & Greiff, S. (2018, September). Using Log‑File Data to Uncover Strategy Use in Complex Problem Solving. 51. Konferenz der Gesellschaft für Psychologie, Frankfurt.
  • Stadler, M., Krieger, F., Schwaighofer, M., Fischer, F., Bühner, M., & Greiff, S. (2018, September). Der Zusammenhang zwischen Facetten komplexer Problemlösefähigkeit, fluider Intelligenz und Arbeitsgedächtniskapazität. Eine umfassende Überprüfung der „different demands”‑Hypothese. 51. Konferenz der Gesellschaft für Psychologie , Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Krieger, F., Stadler, M., & Greiff, S. (Feburary 2018). Die besten der besten. Der Nutzen von Logdaten zur Differenzierung bei Deckeneffekten. 6. Arbeitstagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung, Basel, Switzerland.
  • Domnick, F., Zimmer H. D., Becker, N., Spinath, F. M. (2015, July). Working memory capacity, filter efficiency and matrix reasoning. 6. International Conference on Memory, Budapest.