Enhancing Statistics Support with Artificial Intelligence
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v23i2.1549Abstract
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is revolutionising traditional methods of teaching and learning. The University of the West of England, Bristol, has developed a generative AI policy that encourages AI literacy, personal learning and creativity. In accordance with this policy, we demonstrate use of AI within an established help drop-in service at the university. Data analysis advice from statisticians is provided to students via a newly formed ‘Stats Clinic’ which aims to act as a triage service within the institution’s existing ‘espressoMaths’ service, open to all.
With appropriate student preliminary engagement, including the use of AI, the productivity and value of student-academic discussions can be greatly increased. Detail is given of how students can use artificial intelligence to get the most out of pre-visit engagement and therefore ultimately their visit with a statistics professional.
Examples where students have applied varying levels of engagement with pre-visit recommended actions are discussed, with empirical evidence from the sessions indicating that those embracing AI are more aware of their data analysis and can comprehend advice more readily.
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