Usability and Learning Impact Comparison of DeepSeek AI and Other Generative AI Tools among University Students

Dataset Title: : " Usability and Learning Impact Comparison of DeepSeek AI and Other Generative AI Tools among University Students " subtitle : " Impact of AI tools on Learning: A Comparison between DeepSeek and Other AI Tools" Authors: - Anwar Ali Sathio¹²* [ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5059-0166] - Mehboob Ali Naper¹ ¹ Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan ² Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan *Corresponding author: [e-mail] ## 📝 Description This dataset contains responses from ** 710 university students ** on the usability, engagement, affordability, and ethical perception of ** DeepSeek AI ** compared to other generative AI tools such as **ChatGPT, Gemini (Bard), Claude, and GitHub Copilot**. The survey investigates how DeepSeek supports learning, creativity, academic performance, and ethical considerations in higher education. --- ## 📂 Files Included - `Dataset-deepseek.csv`: Raw responses (N=710) - `README.md`: Dataset overview and metadata --- ## 📊 Variables | Column | Description | |-------- |-------------| | `Timestamp` | Date/time of survey submission | | `What is your age?` | Respondent’s age (18–35 range) | | `What is your gender?` | Male / Female / Prefer not to say | | `What is your academic level?` | Bachelor's, Master's, MPhil/PhD | | `Department/Field` | Department or discipline of study | | Usage frequency & time | Frequency and session duration for DeepSeek vs other AI tools | | 20+ Likert-scale questions | Comparison of DeepSeek vs other AI tools in terms of: - learning enhancement - creativity support - ethical awareness - affordability - usability - critical thinking support ## 📐 Methodology - **Data Collection Method**: Structured Google Form survey - **Participants**: University students from computing, business, and allied disciplines - **Sample Size**: 710 valid responses - **Collection Period**: Q2–Q3 2025 - **Response Type**: Closed-ended Likert scale (5-point), demographics, usage patterns --- ## ⚖️ License This dataset is made available under the **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)** license. You are free to use, share, and adapt the material with appropriate credit. --- ## 🔢 Suggested Citation (APA) Sathio, Anwar Ali, & Naper, Mehboob Ali (2025). *Usability and Learning Impact Comparison of DeepSeek AI and Other Generative AI Tools among University Students* [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.xxxxxxx (*Replace with DOI after uploading to Zenodo*) --- ## 📬 Contact Anwar Ali Sathio – [e-mail]