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Sociometry Final
Sociometry Final
Sociometry Final
INTRODUCTION
1. Sociogram
2. Sociometric Matrices
3. Guess-Who Technique
A 0 1 0 1 0 1
B 0 0 0 0 1 1
C 0 0 0 1 1 1
D 0 1 0 0 1 1
E 1 0 0 1 0 1
F 0 1 0 1 1 0
TOTAL 02 03 0 04 04 05
SOCIOGRAM
Sociogram
• A sociogram is a graphic representation of social links
FEMALE
F
E
C
MUTUAL
D
ONEWAY
STAR
The table can be read by rows (left to
right ) or in columns
• ADVANTAGES OF SOCIOMETRIC MATRIX:
• A. It is inclusive i.e relationship
• between every single pair is specifically
recorded .
• B. Joint relationship among paris are recorded
.
• C. Matrices may be combined and compared .
SHORT COMINGS & LIMITATIONS
OF MATRIX:
• It is not suitable for a large group
• It is a poor graphic device .
• It is a poor tool for detecting mutual choices and other
aspects of group structure .
• LIMITATIONS
• Not necessarily stable relationship.
• Some members of the group may not reveal
their real relationships on account of some
fear or other considerations .
Sociometric index:
Isolated ones
Rejected ones
Groups in-pairs
Cliques
Relationships in-chain
Some crucial points to be cared in
the application of Socimetry
A good and clear explanation should be made to
express the aim of the technique before the
application
A friendly and attentive classroom atmosphere
should be created.
Class members should have known eachother since
about 6 months to get valid&reliable results
It must be applied to the students who can read
and write
Socimetry principles ought to be taken into account
during application
Application should be repeated periodically to see if
there is any improvement or change.
Results has to be kept as a secret and not to use for
other purposes.
SUMMARY
CONCLUSION