PROJECT RIM: OBSERVATIONAL DATA COLLECTION
Abstract
The purpose of the report is to describe the methodology developed on Project RIM to collect a large and systematic body of observational data for small groups confined for 21-day periods. The data collection was accomplished by two techniques: (a) a comprehensive behavior log systematically gathered by trained observers, and (b) the automated recording of video samples. The introductory section includes a brief description of Project RIM and details of the rationale for collecting subtle indices of social-psychological functioning. In subsequent sections, attention is focused on the behavior-log and video- sample observational techniques, a description of the data collected, and a description of the behavioral measures derived from the data collected, such as alone vs. together activity, and body and eye orientation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0705066
Entities
People
- Ira Donenfeld
- John M. Libert
- Martin A. Brown
- Seward Smith
- William W. Haythorn
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Center