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Monson, Renee – Teaching Sociology, 2017
Group research projects frequently are used to teach undergraduate research methods. This study uses multivariate analyses to examine the characteristics of higher-achieving groups (those that earn higher grades on group research projects) and to estimate the effects of participating in higher-achieving groups on subsequent individual learning…
Descriptors: Research Projects, Undergraduate Students, Research Methodology, Methods Courses
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Molloy, Lauren E.; Gest, Scott D.; Feinberg, Mark E.; Osgood, D. Wayne – Developmental Psychology, 2014
Prospective longitudinal data from over 14,000 youth residing in 28 communities in the rural United States were analyzed to examine the emergence of mixed-sex friendship groups in early adolescence. Youth were surveyed on 5 occasions between fall of 6th grade and spring of 9th grade. At each assessment, youth reported the names of up to 7…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Rural Areas, Youth, Surveys
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Gill, Stephen Joel; And Others – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1984
Reviews literature on member characteristics and conditions that increase the likelihood of group participation. Describes positive consequences of small group participation and antecedents to participation including attitudes, atmosphere, leader characteristics, expectations, and group structure. (JAC)
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Expectation, Group Experience, Group Membership