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Module 3 College & Adults

Research Methods with AI

Use AI to support rigorous inquiry while preserving methodological quality.

Core Idea

AI can improve research productivity, but rigor depends on method clarity, source traceability, and transparent reporting.

Skills to Build

  • Evidence triage
  • Source traceability
  • Method and limitation reporting
  • Human judgment over final conclusions

Practice Task

Take one research question and produce:

  • A verified source map
  • A method note describing where AI was used
  • A limitation section identifying uncertainty

Module Assessment

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Questions: 4 Passing score: 75%
1. AI can best support research by:

AI should augment, not replace, rigorous research processes.

2. A core research risk of AI use is:

Unverified synthesis can introduce serious validity issues.

3. To maintain rigor, researchers should:

Primary-source verification protects evidence quality.

4. A strong AI-assisted methods section should include:

Disclosure and limitations are essential for research integrity.

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