Appendix 1: Questionnaire
Research Title: Optimizing Artificial Intelligence in Rural Management for
Regional Development in Ondo State, Nigeria
Dear Respondent,
This questionnaire is part of an academic research aimed at exploring the use and potential
of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving rural development strategies in Ondo State. All
information provided will be treated as confidential and used strictly for academic purposes
only. Your honest and sincere responses are highly valued.
SECTION A: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
1. Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Prefer not to say
2. Age Group: ☐ 18–25 ☐ 26–35 ☐ 36–45 ☐ 46–55 ☐ 56+
3. Marital Status: ☐ Single ☐ Married ☐ Divorced ☐ Widowed
4. Educational Level: ☐ No Formal Education ☐ Primary ☐ Secondary ☐ Tertiary
5. Occupation: ☐ Farming ☐ Trading ☐ Civil Service ☐ Artisan ☐ Other (Specify) __________
6. Local Government Area (LGA): ____________________
7. Town/Community: ________________________________
SECTION B: CURRENT USE OF AI IN RURAL SERVICES (Objective 1)
8. Have you heard of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
9. Have you seen or used any AI or automated technology in your community? ☐ Yes ☐ No
10. In which of the following sectors have you seen technology being used? (Tick all that
apply)
☐ Agriculture ☐ Education ☐ Health ☐ Water ☐ Road/Transport ☐ None
11. Who introduced the technology? ☐ Government ☐ NGO ☐ Private Sector ☐ Don’t know
SECTION C: EFFECTIVENESS OF AI IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Objective 2)
12. Do you think these technologies have improved rural services in your area? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Not sure
13. Please rate the impact of technology in the following areas: (1 = No impact, 5 = Very
High Impact)
| Area |1|2|3|4|5|
|------------------------------|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture |☐|☐|☐|☐|☐|
| Health |☐|☐|☐|☐|☐|
| Education |☐|☐|☐|☐|☐|
| Water Supply |☐|☐|☐|☐|☐|
| Road/Transport Development | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Income/Employment Opportunities | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
SECTION D: CHALLENGES TO AI ADOPTION (Objective 3)
14. What are the major problems preventing technology use in your area? (Tick all that
apply)
☐ Poor Internet ☐ No electricity ☐ Lack of awareness ☐ High cost ☐ Illiteracy ☐ Policy
issues ☐ Others: _______________________________
15. Have you or your community received any digital or AI training? ☐ Yes ☐ No
SECTION E: AI AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (Objective 4)
16. Do you believe AI can help achieve development goals in your area (like health,
education, water, etc.)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Sure
17. Which of these SDGs do you feel apply most to your community? (Tick all that apply)
☐ SDG 1 – No Poverty ☐ SDG 2 – Zero Hunger ☐ SDG 3 – Good Health ☐ SDG 6 – Clean
Water ☐ SDG 9 – Innovation & Infrastructure
SECTION F: POLICY PREFERENCES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK (Objective 5)
18. What support do you want to improve technology use in your community?
☐ Training ☐ Electricity ☐ Cheaper Devices ☐ Government/NGO Support ☐ Community
Innovation Hubs ☐ Policy Inclusion
19. Would you be open to using AI tools in your daily life if they were made available? ☐ Yes
☐ No ☐ Maybe
20. Any other suggestions for using technology to improve rural development?
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