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research methods and issues  

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  • Group processes can be conceptualized as the mechanisms or intervening factors that connect properties of groups (e.g., group size, average skill level, diversity, or identity) to outcomes. Examples include the actions or communication that groups engage in while making decisions, negotiating, or coordinating their activities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Research Methods and Issues]

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