Susan and George Are Working for the City of North

question 115

Essay

Susan and George are working for the City of North Vancouver and are interested in investigating how people interact at their local dog park. They know that people often report antisocial behaviour (failure to collect dog feces, uncontrolled dogs, etc.) as a problem, but a recent survey has shown very few self-reports of anti-social behaviour. What research technique might be useful here and why?

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Definitions:

Centralized Communication Networks

Link group members through a central control point.

Destructive Competition

A form of rivalry where the actions of competitors are deliberately aimed at damaging each other's prospects, often leading to a negative sum outcome.

Restricted Communication Networks

Link subgroups that disagree with one another’s positions.

Group Decision Making

Group decision making is the process by which a group of individuals come together to make a decision, often involving deliberation, discussion, and consensus.