Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Survey Research

This joint webinar from RTI International and the Washington Statistical Society will feature a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in survey research. The focus will not be on the applications of AI and not on the details of building AI models. The focus of this webinar will be where AI is being integrated into the survey design and analysis process currently and some potential ways it can be further utilized in the future.

Each speaker will provide a short vignette of how AI has been used in common survey activities such as sample frame construction, imputation, survey estimators, and coding open-ended responses. They will discuss the limitations and challenges as well as the possibilities for this technology. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities for AI to enhance the survey process and improve efficiency.

During this webinar, attendees will learn how to:

• Describe key applications of AI in survey research workflows;
• Assess the benefits and limitations of AI for survey statistics and research;
• Interpret the impacts of AI adoption for future survey practice.