Methods for the Measurement of Consensual Beliefs Within Groups
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The study of consensus in groups is fundamental to the understanding of group processes and the psychological experiences of individuals within groups. Measuring consensus in groups is tricky. This article reviews strengths and weaknesses of various methods for measuring the magnitude of consensus between persons on a single target belief. Considered are methods based on mean extremity, percentage agreement, dispersion, correlation, and spatial clustering. Specific advantages, limitations, and interpretational pitfalls are considered for each measure.
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