Consensus Based Decision Making

What factor can destroy the wisdom of crowds, according to the lecture script?

• • Independent thinking

• Peer pressure

• Parental Influence

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

In the experiment conducted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, what method was used to reach better decisions?

• • Group debates followed by consensus

• • Direct voting

• • Individual decision-making

How did groups in the TED conference in Vancouver reach consensus on moral dilemmas?

• • Direct voting

• • Deliberation and diversity of opinions

• • Consulting experts for advice

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What is the term used to describe the procedure where groups give less weight to outlier answers and focus on the middle range?

• • Simple average

• • Weighted average

• • Robust average

According to the lecture, what is a crucial component for good collective decisions?

• • Unanimity in opinions (all people agree)

• • Diversity of opinions and deliberation

• • Following the majority opinion blindly (with no questions asked)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Discuss the role of deliberation and diversity of opinions in reaching consensus, as highlighted in the lecture script. Provide examples or explanations to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Explain the concept of the "robust average" and its significance in group decision-making, drawing examples from the experiments mentioned in the lecture script.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8