A Comparison of AI-Based Assessment Results with Those Conducted by Humans
We are publishing the study plan before the results are announced. The study involves comparing the conclusions drawn by artificial intelligence about a given conversation with the conclusions of independent human evaluators regarding the same conversation. The methodology has already been developed, and we are now moving into the testing phase-this page describes what we intend to do, and after the results are published, this page will be updated at this address.
Metaskills validation study - design
Why publish a design before the results
How is it constructed? comparison
The same scenario, twice
The participant engages in a structured conversation with an AI-based avatar and, at the same time, goes through the same scenario with a real actor acting according to identical parameters. Only one variable changes; all others remain constant.
Two independent evaluators from a group of people
Qualified evaluators analyze the transcripts without access to the results generated by artificial intelligence. That is precisely the point of independence-an evaluator who has seen the machine-generated answer is no longer a control group.
Observation Sheet Templates
Assessors use special rubrics designed for the competencies being assessed, guided by the same dimensions, criteria, and proficiency levels specified by the model-ensuring that both people and machines answer the same question.
Compare, and then prepare a report
The results generated by artificial intelligence and the interpretations of behavior are compared with human evaluations of the same conversations. The results, including instances of discrepancies, will be published at this address.
Six competencies in the first round
Adaptability
Shifting approach when the situation moves, without losing the outcome that matters.
Active listening
Catching, checking and reflecting back what was actually said.
Assertiveness
Holding a position and setting boundaries without escalating the conversation.
Empathy
Registering what the other person is feeling and responding to it.
Evidence-based approach
Grounding a position in evidence rather than status or volume.
Insightful clarity
Making a complex thing understandable to the person actually in the room.
Who takes part, and why it matters
Source
Metaskills
2026-08-24
Study design prepared by Metaskills with an external team of psychometrics and leadership-assessment specialists. Design published in advance of the trials; this page will be updated with results at the same address.
Digital Twin methodology
Related evidence
The competency model
The 18 competencies, four domains and the structure being validated here.
The competency modelUsability of avatar-based VR training
A study that has reported: 47 participants rating the training experience, with its own limits stated.
Usability of avatar-based VR trainingResearch & Evidence
Everything we have published, with sources and limitations stated.
Research & Evidence