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ERIC Number: EJ407905
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Social Influences in Standard Setting: The Effects of Social Interaction on Group Judgments.
Fitzpatrick, Anne R.
Review of Educational Research, v59 n3 p315-28 Fall 1989
Research from social psychology on the effects of group discussion and of exposure to the opinions of other group members on the decisions groups make is reviewed. The pertinence of this research to standard-setting practices is considered, and the implications for the design of standard-setting procedures are explored. (SLD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluative Thinking, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Relationship, Research Design, Social Influences, Standard Setting (Scoring)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Group Members