Research Box - Using Technology to Assist Research

In this episode, Professor Annette Fillery -Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the challenges and potential solutions for collecting and analysing data, particularly in the context of interviews. They explored various tools and platforms for data collection, analysis, and collaboration, emphasising the importance of not losing touch with the real sense of the data. They also discussed the use of AI in research, its potential impact on the quality of work, and the importance of creativity and originality in research.

Key themes include:

• Addressing Data Collection and Analysis Challenges
• Exploring Tools for Data Collection and Collaboration
• Online Research Tools and Personal Interviews Discussion
• Data Analysis Tools and Privacy Concerns
• Excel for Data Analysis and Manual Coding
• Coding Systems and Writing Tools
• Exploring AI for Writing and Proofreading
• AI in Research and Creativity Discussion

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