The Influences of Communication and Group Dynamics on Collaborative Problem Solving Task Performance

This study relates collaborative problem solving (CPS) behavior and background characteristics of three-person student teams completing tasks in an online electronics environment to task performance. Task performance was primarily predicted by classroom membership and minimally impacted by CPS communication types and group dynamics. The online environment and process data measuring CPS behavior substantially add to the field.

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