AI in Qualitative Research

About AI in Qualitative Research

The podcast is an insightful series where two AI hosts, Lisa and Tom, delve into the world of qualitative research and data analysis. They explore blog content from the Qeludra website written by Dr Susanne Friese, covering a wide range of topics such as ethics in AI, data analysis methods, bias in research, and the transformative impact of technology on qualitative research. By integrating both creative and analytical perspectives, the podcast aims to guide listeners through the evolving landscape of AI-assisted research.

Publisher

Dr Susanne Friese

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episode

6 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jun 2026

   AI in qualitative research: What works, what does not, and how to stay on control

   In this podcasts, the hosts, Lisa and Tom, talk about the highlights of the recent webinar conducted by Dr. Susanne Friese. Many researchers are experimenting with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or NotebookLM. The results can be impressive, but also raise important questions: Can AI be trusted with qualitative data? What happens to confidential material? How do we deal with hallucinations? And how can we make sure that analysis remains grounded in the actual data? You will learn more about common concerns around hallucination, traceability, and the limitations of general-purpose AI tools, but also how AI can support qualitative data analysis in a responsible and methodologically sound way. With this background, you will better understand why Susanne was motivated to built QInsights, designed specifically for qualitative analysis: not as a one-click replacement for the researcher, but as an AI-supported workspace where findings remain linked to the source material and the researcher stays in control.

2. 

   19 May 2026

   When AI Misses the Point: The Car Wash Challenge

   A simple car-wash prompt reveals why AI can sound helpful while missing the actual goal. In this episode, we explore what this means for AI literacy, context, and qualitative research — and why QInsights is designed to keep researchers actively involved in the analysis instead of leaving interpretation to the AI alone.

3. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Traveling at the Speed of Our Souls with AI

   Tom and Lisa discuss my response to a call for chapters on "AI-free research", a new Routledge volume championing slow, handmade scholarship against the fast-food promises of AI-driven analysis. The resistance is understandable—AI promises fast-food solutions to problems that demand slow, careful thought. But rejecting AI entirely isn't the answer. Listen to the podcast to find out. I've added clarifications when Tom and Lisa miss the mark—a reminder of what happens when we leave AI unsupervised. Based on: https://qeludra.com/blog/fast-food-vs-slow-science-traveling-at-the-speed-of-our-souls-with-ai (https://qeludra.com/blog/fast-food-vs-slow-science-traveling-at-the-speed-of-our-souls-with-ai)

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Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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