If the Effects of Two Variables Cannot Be Separated from Each

question 62

True/False

If the effects of two variables cannot be separated from each other, the variables are said to be confounded.

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Definitions:

Common Information Effect

The tendency for group members to focus on information that all members share, often at the expense of unique information held by individual members.

Discussion

A process in which individuals exchange ideas, opinions, or information through spoken or written communication.

Hidden Profile

A situation in group decision-making where the optimal solution is only apparent when non-shared information from all members is compiled.

Information Dependence

The extent to which individuals or organizations rely on others for obtaining information.