The Power of Perspective: A Comic Book Experiment Meets Research Methodology

by Michael

This was a fun experiment: I’m a big fan of comic books. While browsing the internet, I occasionally encounter debates over hypothetical scenarios like, ‘Who would win in a fight between Franklin Richards and Dr. Manhattan?’ Some responses are well-reasoned, while others resort to ad hominem attacks. The most insightful answers are those that examine the situation from multiple perspectives. This got me thinking about the research concept of triangulation, which aims to reduce bias by examining a question from multiple angles to offer a more nuanced understanding.

I decided to apply this approach using AI. Below are the responses to the question from GPT-4, Bard, Claude, Perplexity, and Bing, with the resulting comparison table.

Even AI tools can offer different perspectives on a question, underscoring the importance of a multi-angled approach; interestingly, Bing was the only platform that committed to a definitive answer, adding another layer to the debate.

GPT-4

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Bard

Claude

Perplexity

Bing (Creative mode)

Final Result

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Dr. Mike Urmeneta is an award-winning researcher, educator, data scientist, and storyteller with a passion for helping institutions improve and succeed through agile and collaborative approaches to research and analysis. He has extensive experience working with universities and has been recognized for his work by leading organizations such as the Association for Institutional Research, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, and EDUCAUSE. His diverse background and ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders have allowed him to make a significant impact on institutional policies, procedures, and priorities. Most recently, as an instructor for AIR’s Data Literacy Institute, he has been preparing leadership teams to embrace a culture of data-informed decision-making. Prior to this role, he served as the director of analytics and business intelligence for the New York Institute of Technology, providing strategic guidance to various departments, the president’s office, and the board of trustees. Dr. Urmeneta has also held various administrative roles at New York University, including in admissions, financial aid, enrollment and retention, alumni relations, and development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Management from NYU, and a Doctor of Education degree from Northeastern University, where he received the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Doctoral Work for his research on first-generation college students.