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An experiment-based methodology to understand the dynamics of group decision making

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  • Mason, Susan G.
  • Holley, Don
  • Wells, Aaron
  • Jain, Amit
  • Wuerzer, Thomas
  • Joshi, Alark

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•An experiment based methodology is proposed for understanding group decision making.•We find SNA tools are more appropriate than traditional statistical methods for understanding group dynamics.•Crucial decision points are a key component of group decision making.•Understanding the dynamics of group decisions has great potential for creating a transformation in a networked society.

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  • Mason, Susan G. & Holley, Don & Wells, Aaron & Jain, Amit & Wuerzer, Thomas & Joshi, Alark, 2016. "An experiment-based methodology to understand the dynamics of group decision making," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 56(C), pages 14-26.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:soceps:v:56:y:2016:i:c:p:14-26
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seps.2016.06.001
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