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Sonia Sheryr

Dr. Bradley

CODES 123

23 March 2025

Reflection 4

Interviews are a way to collect general data and information in places where it can be challenging to observe. Interviews are conducted for a variety of reasons and come in various formats. This is a great way to gather information from a variety of groups and to compare and contrast the data in real-world situations. Focus groups can be very crucial in aiding information for interviews. They can cause people to share their opinions and viewpoints and start a discussion. Researchers can also observe how people discuss the problem and what topics are specifically brought up. This emphasizes sharing experiences and learning from others.

Researchers can see how individuals construct their thought processes, observe how people collaborate on questions, and compare viewpoints in the group. Organizing qualitative data can be structured with in-depth interviews. This research method is like having informal conversations that consist of opinions. These interviews go toward deeper levels of reflection. Listening is vital in these conversations to take in what is being said. Organizing research is crucial when credible and ethical data are needed.

Sonia Sheryr

Dr. Bradley

CODES 123

9 March 2025

Reflection 3

Groupthink played a crucial role with the way decisions were made that ultimately led to the Challenger exploding. When the engineers mentioned their concern about the launch​​, Mr. Mason said, “We have to make a management decision.” He turned to Bob Lund and asked him to take off his engineering hat and put on his management hat. After that, management was the one to take the next steps and formulate points to base their decisions on. 

Group polarization absolutely amplified risk taking and played a role in deciding if the decisions were effective or not. Especially since they were so dedicated to launching the challenger in the first place which places a biased mindset when it comes to safety concerns and delaying the launch. An example is when they go against the engineers word, and conclude the launch being safe and ready to go. 

Social facilitation plays a vital role in high-pressure environments, and that pressure can cause a rush in decisions. It is absolutely crucial to think through decisions, big and small; not doing so can result in missing essential pieces of information and can be a disaster waiting to occur. Social loafing does factor in with the decision-making process. In this case, there is no one person to blame for the explosion, since it wasn’t one person who made all the leading decisions.

One lesson I learned from this was make sure you thoroughly think through decisions, and don’t feel pressured by leading factors because it can lead to incorrect and inaccurate decision making.

Due Date:                                    4-8-25                                                            Name: Sonia Sheryr          

Source Analysis

Title: Down Under. The community most exposed to sea-level rise is also one of the poorest

Author: Charlie Mitchell

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Source Type: Article                                                                                                

Context : 

This article consists of multiple headings and pictures that change as one scrolls through. Throughout the article, there are various captions that provide the reader with a summary or explanation. Several quotes are also provided that give a different perspective and point of view to look at the situation differently. 

Summary :     

 Around 1,200 homes and businesses were damaged by water, and insurance payouts topped 28 million dollars. The housing was of low quality, with a dubious foundation. The swamp was filled with whatever filling material was on hand, usually sand, and filled to only slightly above the water table. The network of pumping stations and drainage pipes, many decades old, was not up to the task.                                   

Analysis:        

The world is constantly changing, and so should our methods. We need to be able to adapt and conquer to meet the new standards to prevent such detrimental events from occurring. It is crucial to always consider all factors when devising a solution to a problem.