AI in Research: Opportunities, risks, and what it means for students - TSOP - Ep10

In this episode of the Student Outcomes podcast, host Sarah discusses the transformative role of AI in research methodology with guest Sarah Askew. They explore how AI is changing the way researchers engage with participants, the ethical implications of AI use, and the potential risks and benefits of integrating AI into research practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining human oversight in AI applications and the future of AI in research.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

White paper on synthetic data - https://strat7.com/ebooks/putting-syn...

Ebooks on people’s attitudes to AI (one last year and one this year, the latter with a focus on AI adoption in the workplace) -
https://researchbods.strat7.com/2024/...
https://researchbods.strat7.com/2025/...

Ross’ blog on WEIRD AI - https://strat7.com/blogs/weird-in-wei...

CHAPTERS

00:00 - AI's Impact on Research Methodology
06:16 - Opportunities and Risks of AI in Research
11:32 - Participant Sentiment Towards AI
16:54 - AI Applications in Research Process
23:06 - Engaging Students Through AI
26:15 - AI in Research: Enhancing Data Quality
26:51 - Balancing Depth and Efficiency in AI Research
28:55 - Understanding Synthetic Data and Its Implications
30:44 - Risks and Benefits of Synthetic Data in Research
36:42 - Addressing Bias in AI Models
44:25 - Practical Takeaways for AI in Research

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Our Website - https://cosmosltd.uk/
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