You are director of residential living at a large university and you have decided to take a scientific approach to roommate assignment.This year you are planning to construct a questionnaire to be completed by all new incoming students and to use students' responses to match roommates.Based on the work of Theodore Newcomb (1961),what question should you be sure to ask?

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According to Theodore Newcomb's research, students are more likely to become friends and form positive relationships with those who have similar backgrounds and experiences. Asking about the size of their high school graduating class can give insight into their past social environment and help match them with a roommate who may have had a similar experience.

You Are Director of Residential Living at a Large University