Generative AI in statistics education: Student perceptions, awareness and use in higher education in Australia and the UK
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: We present results from a multi-institutional, international study undertaken in Australia and the UK in 2024-2025 to measure students' perceptions, awareness and use of Generative AI (GenAI) while studying statistics. Overall results are presented and compared between countries, followed by comparisons between the Australian institutions within the study, which are discussed in more detail by linking observed institutional differences with individual contexts. Overall, most results were similar between countries, however there were differences in some perceptions related to GenAI, with more Australian students expressing concern regarding GenAI use leading to undermining education or academic misconduct issues. Comparisons between the Australian institutions showed a higher level of usage and awareness of GenAI at one university, as well as higher value gained when GenAI was used.
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204286552