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    A Data Science Approach to Measuring Cognitive Offloading and Short-Term Independent Problem Solving in AI-Assisted Tasks: A Two-Session Experimental Study in Kampala, Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, Mukono, 2026-09-05) Richard Wambede
    This study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance on human cognitive offloading and short-term independent problem-solving performance. Utilizing a two-session experimental study with a mixed-methods factorial design conducted in Kampala, Uganda, the research evaluates how cognitive reliance on LLMs and automated tools influences critical thinking, problem retention and subsequent unassisted execution. To systematically capture these behavioral dynamics, original data-driven metrics were established, including the Cognitive Offloading Index (COI) and the Human Engagement Score (HES). The findings provide empirical insights into balancing algorithmic support with independent skill retention, offering practical guidelines for human-computer interaction frameworks, educational policy and the deliberate design of AI system guardrails