Exploring the potential of large language models for integration into an academic statistical consulting service-the EXPOLS study protocol.

Journal: PloS one
Published Date: Dec 4, 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The advancement of Artificial Intelligence, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), is rapidly progressing. LLMs, such as OpenAI's GPT, are becoming vital in scientific and medical processes, including text production, knowledge synthesis, translation, patient communication and data analysis. However, the outcome quality needs to be evaluated to assess the full potential for usage in statistical applications. LLMs show potential for all research areas, including teaching. Integrating LLMs in research, education and medical care poses opportunities and challenges, depending on user competence, experience and attitudes.

Authors

  • Urs Alexander Fichtner
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Section for Healthcare Research and Rehabilitation Research (SEVERA), University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Jochen Knaus
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Erika Graf
    Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Georg Koch
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Jörg Sahlmann
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Dominikus Stelzer
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Martin Wolkewitz
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Harald Binder
    Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (IMBEI), University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
  • Susanne Weber
    Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.

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