A scientist is interested in studying whether groups or individuals make better decisions. She compares a group of 10 students working together on a task to a group of 10 students, each working alone on a task, but she combines the work of these 10 students together. The 10 students whose individual work has been combined are known as a

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The correct term for a group of individuals whose work is combined but who work independently, rather than interacting with each other, is a "nominal group." This contrasts with real groups where members interact with each other.

A Scientist Is Interested in Studying Whether Groups or Individuals