Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Teaching of Analytical Concept in Economicsamong Students in Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State-Nigeria

Abstract

The design of this study was a survey. Simple random sampling was used to sample from
the population. The rating scale was titled, Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Economics
Analytics Approach Scale (AAITEAAS)”. One shot method of administration was applied
to test for reliability on 30 students from Federal University Lokoja. Internal consistency
was established on a one-shot method of administration using Cronbach Alpha statistic
with an index of 0.84, indicating that the instrument is reliable. The 212 copies of the
instrument were administered and retrieved on the spot so as to ensure high percent return
rate. Means score and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while
independent sample Z test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05. The findings revealed
that there is no significant difference between the mean ratings of economics teachers and
economics students on the importance of artificial intelligence in teaching economics
student’s analytics concepts.it was recommended that there is need by the education
authority to develop and implement policies regarding the application and use of AI, both
as a tool for teaching and learning economics analytical concepts, but also for use in
administration