Michael Is Part of an Organizational Behavior Project Group

question 96

Multiple Choice

Michael is part of an organizational behavior project group.The group decided on the overall theme of its project and individual members are now completing specific sections of the project.Michael has been e-mailing Rachel almost every day asking her opinion on various parts of his section.The group tends to sit together in class and they have even decided to go out for coffee after class next Tuesday.What phase of group development is Michael's group in?

• A)storming
• B)adjourning
• C)forming
• D)performing

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Definitions:

Double-Blind Research

A scientific study method where both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of who is receiving the experimental treatment to prevent bias.

Confounded Dependent Variables

Outcome measurements in an experiment that might be influenced by external factors or variables not controlled by the researcher, leading to ambiguous results.

Survey Method

A research technique that involves collecting data from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.

Experimental Method

A research approach where variables are manipulated to determine their effect on other variables within a controlled environment.