Interviewing Subjects Until the Same General Themes Continue to Emerge

question 7

Multiple Choice

Interviewing subjects until the same general themes continue to emerge from the data and no new findings are being revealed is referred to as

• A)theoretical sampling.
• B)theoretical saturation.
• C)snowball sampling.
• D)selective transcription.
• E)inductive theory.

Illustrate the significance of measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of group procedures and the achievement of group goals.

Recognize the significance of mutual goal setting and its impact on member commitment and group success.

Understand the theoretical underpinnings of social comparison, conformity, and their implications for group behavior.

Understand the concept of conformity and how group pressure can shape individual behavior.

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Definitions:

F-Ratio

A statistical measure used in the context of ANOVA, calculated as the variance between sample means divided by the variance within the samples.

Main Effect

The direct impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable in an experimental design, ignoring interaction effects.

Factor A

A term used in experimental design and analysis to denote one of potentially several independent variables being studied for its impact on a dependent variable.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistical analysis that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, intended to be tested against an alternative hypothesis.