Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research presented their findings on trust in artificial intelligence during research at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 17th Annual Conference, held March 24–26, according to an April 7 announcement.
The presentations addressed how research teams can maintain credibility when integrating AI into their processes. This topic is important as more educational and professional environments adopt artificial intelligence, raising questions about evidence evaluation, collaboration, and responsible use.
Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., chair of CEITR and faculty member in the College of Doctoral Studies, said: “As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into research and workplace environments, trust remains the foundation of credible scholarship. Our researchers are developing methods that strengthen how teams evaluate evidence, collaborate across distances, and apply AI responsibly in research and professional practice.”
Several sessions explored different aspects of trust within AI-enabled teams. Steven Geer, DBA, LauraAnn Migliore, Ph.D., Karen Johnson, Ed.D., Michelle Susberry Hill, Ed.D., Stella Smith, Ph.D., Susan Ferebee, Ph.D., David Aiken, DBA; Kenneth Murphy, DBA; and Kebritchi examined frameworks for evaluating team performance with AI tools; psychological factors such as imposter syndrome or overconfidence that affect collaboration; systematic study of subjective viewpoints using Q-methodology; analytical discipline through “remembered awareness” analogies; and strategies for distributing cognitive tasks between humans and AI systems using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
The Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research conducts interdisciplinary work to investigate how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can improve learning outcomes according to its mission outlined during the conference presentations. The TQR annual event serves as a global forum where qualitative researchers gather to share new insights.
According to the official website, the University of Phoenix works to address barriers to education for underserved communities. The university features a physical campus in Phoenix along with online delivery options. It offers more than 100 career-focused programs linked to over 300 professions. The institution seeks to provide higher education that equips students with skills for career advancement as well as organizational enhancement and community leadership. Students are served nationwide by the university which holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.
