The 'Clustering Effect': An Idea-Generation Phenomenon during Nominal Grouping.
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| Title: | The 'Clustering Effect': An Idea-Generation Phenomenon during Nominal Grouping. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burton, Gene E. |
| Source: | Small Group Behavior. May 1987 18(2):224-238. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 1987 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Graduate Students, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Higher Education |
| Abstract: | Measured clustering effect found during idea-generation phase of nominal grouping. Graduate students (N=23) used nominal grouping procedure to generate new ideas for market strategy program for new product, using five-step, two-vote procedure. Panel of three judges evaluated each idea on creativity and quality. Results support notion that nominal grouping ideas tend to fall into clusters. (Author/NB) |
| Entry Date: | 1988 |
| Accession Number: | EJ363172 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Measured clustering effect found during idea-generation phase of nominal grouping. Graduate students (N=23) used nominal grouping procedure to generate new ideas for market strategy program for new product, using five-step, two-vote procedure. Panel of three judges evaluated each idea on creativity and quality. Results support notion that nominal grouping ideas tend to fall into clusters. (Author/NB) |
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