Survey Dataset for Exploring Students' Trust and Verification Behavior in AI Chatbot Use

This dataset contains anonymized survey data from 104 university students who use AI chatbots for academic activities. The questionnaire consists of 20 items measured on a five-point Likert scale covering four constructs: Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Trust in AI, Verification Behavior (VB), and Digital Literacy (DL). The dataset was collected using purposive sampling and supports the statistical analyses reported in the accompanying research paper, including descriptive statistics, reliability testing, Pearson correlation, linear regression, moderation analysis, and mediation analysis. All personally identifiable information has been removed to ensure participant confidentiality.