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The effects of group size on the structure of interaction in problem‐solving groups

Thomas J. Saine Assistant Professor of Speech, University of Florida
,
Linda S. Schulman M.A. candidate of Speech, University of Florida
&
Laura C. Emerson M.A. candidate of Speech, University of Florida
Pages 333-345 | Published online: 01 Apr 2009

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