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We rely on effective research in many areas of life, and at times our lives even depend on it. But what is it that makes research effective? Any good research rests upon, above all else, method. In these 24 dynamic lectures, you’ll discover the remarkable procedures and techniques that make research such a powerful tool. This brilliantly conceived course gives you a deep, detailed, and practical guide to proper research methods - methods that are broadly applicable to all kinds of research.

This podcast covers all relevant aspects around research methods in social science. After a short introduction all steps will be considered from defining the hypothesis and research question to academic writing. All slides of the entire series can be downloaded here: https://armintrost.de/en/professor/digital/social-research-methods/

All social groups have ideals for behavior, even though ethics vary among different cultures and among individuals within each culture. In trying to understand why, Churchland brings together an understanding of the influences of nature and nurture. She looks to evolution to elucidate how, from birth, our brains are configured to form bonds, to cooperate, and to care. Conscience delves into scientific studies, particularly the fascinating work on twins, to deepen our understanding of whether people have a predisposition to embrace specific ethical stands.

A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1980, he organized the...

The Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone podcast features lively discussions with Bristol University Press author Karen O'Reilly as she chats with students, academics and professionals worldwide about how the toolkit approach can make navigating today’s complex world of qualitative research easier and more exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first podcast dedicated solely to Action Research, Adam and Joe do a deep dive into the lives, experiences, philosophies, and - of course - investigations of the most well respected action researchers in the field. Throughout our four seasons, come hear about successes and challenges, and learn about what makes Action Research unique. If you are passionate about social change, engage in research, or are a budding scholar, then this is the perfect podcast for you. The Action Research Podcast aims to offer unique and valuable insights for the field through accessible and engaging ...

Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: Moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That's a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to tell a story - and, ultimately, how to do science better. With Houston, We Have a Narrative, he lays out a stunningly simple method for turning the dull into the dramatic.

The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast brings together academic researchers, government partners and others outside of academia to talk about research insights and real-world policy solutions in Pennsylvania and beyond. This podcast series is supported by the Pennsylvania State University's Social Science Research Institute, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Administrative Data Accelerator, the Office of Vice President of Research, and the College of Health and Human Development.

News and investment research brought to you weekly covering major market trends and new research insights. With topics ranging from climate impact on investment portfolios, corporate actions, trending investment topics, and emerging sustainability issues, hosts Mike Disabato and Bentley Kaplan of MSCI ESG Research walk through the latest news and research that is top of mind for the week.

Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society. Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture. Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.

In Cool, the neuroscientist and philosopher Steven Quartz and the political scientist Anette Asp bring together the latest findings in brain science, economics, and evolutionary biology to form a provocative theory of consumerism, revealing how the brain's "social calculator" and an instinct to rebel are the crucial missing links in understanding the motivations behind our spending habits.

How do the present and past shape each other? Why does understanding this matter?In Context with SAR tackles the fascinating world of scholarly research through questions like why people left Chaco Canyon or how climate change affects migration and explores them through the perspectives of three experts across anthropology, archaeology, and the humanities more broadly.Hosted by Paul Ryer and produced by the School for Advanced Research (SAR), each episode brings together voices from the field who share real-world stories, behind-the-scenes research, and their takes on today’s ...

Conversations with social work researchers about studies they have conducted and their implications for practice. Ideal for social work students, practitioners, researchers or anyone interested in social work research.

Speaking of Research is a podcast from the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership where we speak to researchers from SCDTP about their research and why it matters. In Series One, recorded at Cumberland Lodge, doctoral researchers are in conversation with Research Podcasts’ producer Catherine McDonald about their research and how they hope to have impact. In Series Two we focus on research that addresses global challenges. We'll be in conversation with doctoral researchers about their research, which global challenges they hope to inform, and how they hope their work will make a ...

Join Cody (some guy) and Kit (an alleged PhD) for Research & Respawn, a podcast that aims to make academic research accessible and engaging for everyone. The podcast explores an eclectic collection of academic research, including understanding what we know about media coverage of scientific studies, the concept of happiness, the impact of media genres, genetics, and parasocial relationships. The hosts also dive into research on video games and their effects on individuals and society. Across these topics, each episode breaks down complex concepts and highlights the real-world relevance of ...

Cutting-edge research on Business and Economic Sciences by NECE - Research Centre for Business SciencesAI-generated episode.

A podcast in which we take a look at research papers and discuss their results.

This podcast showcases innovative, emerging or underappreciated methods in development research. Initiated by EADI and hosted by Laura Camfield (King’s College) and Keetie Roelen (The Open University), it invites scholars and experts to share their work and critically explore the benefits and challenges of different methods. This includes how they might support interdisciplinary research, or how they may perpetuate or counteract historical power imbalances. A vital resource for anyone working on research in international development, including academics, practitioners and policy makers.

This podcast is produced by the ESRC-funded Research Mobilities in Primary Literacy Education research project. Through this project, we want to understand how literacy research evidence moves to and between primary teachers and what happens to it as it does so. You can find episode transcripts and more information about the project on our website: https://research.shu.ac.uk/rmple/

Leeds University Business School’s "Research and Innovation" podcast brings you insights from our expert researchers. From the future of work, to disruptive technologies; green behaviours to emerging markets, we cover a wide-range of topical issues and novel ideas. Listen to the podcast to find out more about our research and how it’s inspiring business managers, informing policymakers and influencing society. If you have any comments regarding any of these episodes, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk.