
Anudhi Munasinghe
Research Scientist
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Data Analyst
I am passionate about creating and researching products that increase inclusion and productivity for all individuals
ABOUT
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I currently work as a Senior Research Scientist at WGU Labs
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I manage research projects on
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EdTech products created by start-ups - to provide insight on how their target audience is using their product and how to better achieve their goals
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Thought leadership projects on how student loan debt, AI, and dwindling EdTech funding are affecting start-ups, college graduates, instructors, and individuals with some college and no degree
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I have a PhD and MA in Social Psychology with an emphasis in Quantitative Methods
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My dissertation was on what impacted students' success and wellbeing in college
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My drive is to use my knowledge of psychological theory on human behavior and expertise in data analysis to make a direct impact on society.
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In my down time I enjoy playing all types of boardgames - if you have a favorite boardgame, I'd love to hear what it is!

Research Tools
I have used the following research methods, skills, and tools in my research.
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Tools
Surveys
Benchmark testing
Heuristic evaluation
A/B testing
Experiments
Think aloud testing
Interviews
Moderated usability testing
Focus groups
In-lab studies
Field studies
Randomized control trials
Software
Qualtrics
SQL
Google Forms
Python
SurveyMonkey
SPSS
R
Cyfe
Data Analysis
Data cleaning
Chi-square tests
Correlations
Advanced multivariate analysis
Data visualization
t-tests
Regression
Structural equation modelling
Descriptive statistics
ANOVAs
Factor analysis
Thematic analysis
Remote & AI Research tools