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An experimental study of 60 work groups that met weekly either face to face or via a computer conferencing system for seven weeks is described. The experimental design, computer technology, experimental tasks, and composition of the groups are described in detail. A brief overview is given of the five empirical pieces in this special issue that report findings from this experimental study.
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Mcgrath, J.E., Arrow, H. Introduction: The JEMCO-2 Study of time, technology, and groups. Comput Supported Coop Work (CSCW) 4, 107–126 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00749743
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