Primary Research

Primary Research Post: Investigating Public Views on Artificial Intelligence


Why Primary Research Is Important?

Primary research is essential for my project because it helps me gather real, first-hand opinions from people about Artificial Intelligence (AI). It allows me to understand how others feel about the topic, what they know, what concerns they have, and what benefits they see. This information makes my research more relevant and accurate because it’s based on actual responses, not just existing articles.

Google Form Link

Here is the link to the Google Form I created to collect responses:
👉 Google Form

 Screenshot of 2 Questions:

Forms response chart. Question title: Why is AI important for the future?  . Number of responses: 10 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Where is AI used? (Select all that apply)  . Number of responses: 10 responses.

Graph Results And Explanations

Forms response chart. Question title: Age of Respondents?  . Number of responses: 11 responses.
Figure 1: Most participants were aged 18–25, showing young people are most engaged in AI discussions.

Forms response chart. Question title: Do You Know What AI Is?  . Number of responses: 11 responses.
Figure 2: A large majority (about 72.7%) know what AI is, proving its wide public awareness.

Forms response chart. Question title: Is AI Helpful?  . Number of responses: 11 responses.

Figure 3: Around 72.7% believe AI is helpful, reflecting a positive outlook.

Forms response chart. Question title: Where Should AI Be Used?   . Number of responses: 11 responses.
  Figure 4: Most respondents support AI in education, communication and business while fewer prefer it in transportation and healthcare.

Forms response chart. Question title: Would You Trust an AI Doctor?   . Number of responses: 11 responses.

Figure 5: Mixed opinions: some would trust AI doctors for diagnostics, but many prefer human doctors for treatment decisions.

Conclusion

The survey results helped me understand public awareness, benefits, and concerns about AI. People are excited yet cautious. While AI is widely accepted in fields like education and healthcare, there are strong concerns about job loss and data privacy. These insights will support my research and final presentation.

References

  • Vincent, J. (2023). AI is changing everything — and we’re not ready. The Verge. 


  • Smith, N. (2023). AI and the Future of Jobs: 300 Million Roles at Risk. Goldman Sachs.



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