1. Proof of concept: leveraging large language models for qualitative analysis of participant feedback
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Crocker, Andrew B. (author), Schmidt, Marcelo (author), Tejeda, Juan Diego (author), and Rodriguez-Mori, Howard (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2025-02-15
- Published:
- USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13541
- Journal Title:
- The Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 63(1)
- Notes:
- 11 pages, This proof-of-concept study explores the innovative application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for qualitative analysis of feedback from an Extension program, addressing the challenge of efficiently analyzing qualitative data. The study juxtaposes traditional human-led qualitative analysis with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven techniques, revealing the complementary strengths of human insights and AI efficiency. It underscores the potential of LLMs to enhance qualitative analysis while recognizing the need for human oversight to ensure depth and context accuracy. This research contributes to the fields of program evaluation and data analysis, offering a new paradigm for integrating advanced AI tools in qualitative research.