An exploratory mixed-methods design
The authors used an exploratory mixed-methods design, pairing a public survey with a recorded focus group. The qualitative focus group data was interpreted through thematic analysis, the step the publication reports Evidano assisted with.
How Evidano fit the workflow
- 1The focus group discussion was recorded and prepared for analysis.
- 2Evidano assisted the thematic analysis of that qualitative data.
- 3Nine themes were identified, from sustainability and cost to clarity and labelling.
- 4The authors supervised and validated the work, keeping human judgment in control.
“AILYZE AI qualitative data analysis software was used to assist with thematic analysis, helping to mitigate any unintentional bias during the focus group data interpretation.”
AI use was declared openly in the publication, not hidden.
Published by Cambridge University Press with open peer review.
Authors supervised and validated the analysis. AI assisted, it did not replace.
The study reports using Evidano (previously AILYZE) to help mitigate unintentional bias in interpretation.
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