In this article, I discuss key considerations for using generative AI to analyse qualitative data in an ethical manner and I present an example. In Part 1 of this series, I outlined the ethical research criteria established by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research in Austria. For the context of data analysis, the following...
Read MoreData Privacy and Confidentiality Agreements As AI technology, particularly generative AI, becomes more prevalent in research practices, understanding and addressing its ethical implications is crucial. This three-part series will explore the landscape of ethical research, initially setting a foundation by examining general standards....
Read MoreIn recent weeks, when introducing our new AI-based platform for qualitative data analysis LUDRA, a few people expressed some uneasiness with the new technology pointing out issues around ethics and data privacy. There was also a lively discussion around it at the recent Symposium on AI in Qualitative Research organized by the CAQDAS Networking...
Read MoreI recently was given the opportunity to try out Qualia (formerly StorySurvey). Qualia is a platform for designing and delivering online interviews led by an AI interviewer. Possible use cases for Qualia are: Opinion research with hundreds of anonymous contributors, where interviews are conducted at regular
Read MoreTo find out how AI can benefit the analysis of qualitative data, I did an experiment based on a text I coded using software that supports qualitative data analysis. This is a bit more advanced than using paper and pencil to code data. Then I also let AI do the work. The texts I am using for this experiment are comments on a parenting blog and an...
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