Questions for ChatGPT on calculating humidity

The following exercise is intended for use in technical degree programmes. The exercise is suitable for use in a course as well as for reflection at home. A basic knowledge of the subject matter is required. The aim is to show the limits and possibilities of programmes such as ChatGPT when dealing with technical issues. The task for the learners is to understand the answer and explain why ChatGPT provides a correct answer. In the example, the user asks ChatGPT a question about calculating humidity without providing any further context. The answer does not require any transfers or interpretations that require background understanding. The exercise illustrates that ChatGPT will produce a correct result for calculations if the task is clearly formulated and the necessary calculation variables are included in the question. However, ChatGPT is a programme that is primarily designed for text production. It cannot form chains of reasoning that are limited exactly to the formulated question and often provides unnecessary and undocumented additional information for answers.

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