72. Webinar on Research in Psychology | by Dr. Manaswini Dash

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🔍 Key Highlights & Themes Covered

• [09:15] — The 5 Core Functions of Research: An in-depth look at the primary goals of scientific exploration in psychology: Description, Explanation, Prediction, Control, and Application.

• [11:27] — Logic & The Evolution of Knowledge: A fascinating look at how human reasoning evolved from subjective personal experiences to structured logic, contrasting deductive reasoning (Aristotle) with inductive reasoning (Francis Bacon) to see how modern science uses both.

• [25:01] — The Stages of a Research Project: A step-by-step breakdown of the scientific method, from initial problem identification and operationalizing abstract terms to data tabulation, report writing, and peer communication.

• [40:44] — Isolating and Controlling Variables: Master how to manage Independent and Dependent variables while implementing structural and statistical techniques to keep tricky Extraneous Variables from skewing data.

• [41:09] — True Experimental vs. Field Research: Understanding the crucial differences between highly controlled laboratory settings and real-world field environments, and how random assignment impacts your results.

• [50:06] — Ex Post Facto & Causal-Comparative Designs: Learn how psychologists ethically conduct research by tracing historical data backward when an event or condition (like a health diagnosis) cannot be intentionally manipulated.

• [54:59] — Survey Frameworks & Qualitative Methods: A comparative look at cross-sectional vs. longitudinal surveys, followed by an introduction to qualitative tools like case studies, ethnographies, and content analysis.

• [01:01:12] — The Validity Trade-Off: Understanding the continuous balancing act between internal validity (control within the experiment) and external validity (real-world generalizability).

• [01:02:12] — Ethics in Human Research: Crucial professional standards regarding participant safety, keeping data confidential, and obtaining proper informed consent.

• [01:06:24] — Live Audience Q&A: A practical closing discussion answering audience questions, highlighted by an analysis of how emotional intelligence impacts organizational success and workplace leadership.

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