Communication in Small Groups Chapter 3 Part 2

Communication in Small Groups Chapter 3 – Part 2

Juries in the EST Framework Trial evidence, jury instruction Courthouse and presiding judge Constitution Social norms Media system Civic attitudes/ behaviors Jury size and decision rule Juror beliefs, values, and experiences Narrative processing Jury verdict or finding Majoritarianism, argument distribution, momentum Subjective Assessments of jury service

Influence in Journal Groups (Optional: Assess with Turning. Point survey)

When Minority Opinion Prevails • Group structure and task – More than one person in minority – Smaller groups – Real, significant stakes in discussion • Group process variables – Maintain a consistent position during discussion – Use a “tag team” style, alternating speaking turns – Put forward high-quality arguments and refutations

Arguments and Influence in EST Nature of issue or problem Group size Time available Attitude type and distribution Argument systems Discussion functions and sequencing Valence and content of arguments used Content and quality of decision(s) and/or report

Effect Sizes • Correlation coefficient – Known as the Pearson “r” – Ranges from -1. 0 to 1. 0 – When squared, it estimates “variance accounted for” • Basic effect sizes – +/-. 10 “small” (1% of variance) – +/-. 30 “medium” (9% of variance) – +/-. 50 “large” (25% of variance)

Meta-Analytic Findings on Group Decisions Making Adapted from Richard, Bond Jr. , and Stokes-Zoota (2003), p. 356.