Scaling Group Tasks: A Method for Dimensional Analysis
Abstract
A method for scaling small group tasks is described, patterned after the Thurstone and Chave attitude scaling technique. Ten dimensions of group tasks were tentatively identified, and 104 group tasks were scaled on each of the 10 dimensions. Limited evidence suggests that the obtained scale values are reasonably reliable and valid. Two factor analyses were completed to determine the degree of independence among the a priori task dimensions. On the basis of the results of these analyses and on certain theoretical grounds, six task dimensions were retained from the original set and described more fully. These dimensions are labelled as follows: Difficulty, Cooperation requirements, Solution multiplicity, Intellectual-manipulative requirements, Intrinsic interest, and Population familiarity. Some of the possible applications of the method are outlined and some suggestions for improving the scaling procedure are listed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0415033
Entities
People
- Marvin E. Shaw
Organizations
- University of Florida