The Importance of AI in Computer Science: A Research Report

This report examines the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in computer science, focusing on research findings and implications. The report begins with an article summary that investigates the role of AI, including the research question, predictions, methods used (quantitative research through a survey of 30 computer science students in Australia), and the main results. The findings suggest that AI is a crucial part of computer science education. The report also addresses the limitations of the study, such as time constraints, and discusses how the findings align with previous research. Additionally, the report includes a presentation on critical thinking processes. The primary focus is on understanding AI's impact and its importance in the field of computer science, highlighting the use of quantitative research methods to analyze the effectiveness of AI in education.

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Contents
TASK 1a Article summary..............................................................................................................3
1. What is the topic?....................................................................................................................3
2. What is the research question/problem/ hypothesis?...............................................................3
3. What are the predictions and the rationale for these predictions?...........................................3
4. What methods were used (participants, sampling, materials, procedure)?..............................3
5. What were the main results?....................................................................................................3
6. Are the findings supported by previous research?...................................................................3
7. What are the limitations of the study?.....................................................................................3
8. What are the implications of the findings?..............................................................................3
TASK 2 b Presentation on critical thinking process........................................................................4
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Article..............................................................................................................................................5

TASK 1a Article summary
1. What is the topic?
An Investigation into the importance of Artificial intelligence in computer science.
2. What is the research question/problem/ hypothesis?
What are the importance of Artificial intelligence in computer science?
3. What are the predictions and the rationale for these predictions?
Main predication is the use of artificial intelligence in the period of covid 19. Main
rationale of this predication is determine the important of artificial intelligence in computer
science. Another rationale is to helps students by providing information about the importance of
artificial intelligence.
4. What methods were used (participants, sampling, materials, procedure)?
Quantitative research methods used for identifying the effectiveness of artificial
intelligence in computer science. Survey was used for collecting the information for 30 students
of computer science in Australia institutions.
5. What were the main results?
Main results of this article is the artificial intelligence is important part in the study of
computer science for students.
6. Are the findings supported by previous research?
Yes, current findings are supported by previous studies. In previous studies there were
information available about the artificial intelligence in improving the knowledge of students that
Strems is computer science.
7. What are the limitations of the study?
One of the main limitation of this study is the lack of time that impact on the performance
of researcher while completion of full project significantly.
8. What are the implications of the findings?
Findings has positive impact as it helped in providing the reliable and valid data about the
relationship between artificial intelligence in computer science.

TASK 2 b Presentation on critical thinking process
Covered in PPT

Article
Artificial Intelligence. 2020. [Online]. Available through: <
https://cpsc.yale.edu/research/artificial-intelligence >