An Experimental Comparison of AI-Enabled Semi-Structured Interviews and Fixed Surveys: Response Patterns, Quality, and Representation

An Experimental Comparison of AI-Enabled Semi-Structured Interviews and Fixed Surveys: Response Patterns, Quality, and Representation

Authors: Ryan Kennedy, Leib Litman, Amanda Austin, William Minozzi, & Laura Moses

Project Description: A methodological study comparing the data quality of AI-conducted semi-structured interviews versus traditional fixed-choice surveys. The researchers evaluate response patterns and representativeness to determine if AI tools can effectively scale up qualitative interviewing.

Keywords: AI, Survey Methodology, Semi-Structured Interviews, Data Quality, Polling

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