Definition

The study that looks at how people relate to each other and their preferences within a group.

Example

Researchers used sociometry to analyze the friendships among students in the classroom.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of sociometry?

Yeah, I think it’s about studying how people relate to each other in groups.

Exactly! It can really help understand dynamics in a team.

That sounds useful, especially for group projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sociometry → It is formed from "socio-" (from Latin "socius", meaning companion or ally) and "-metry" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to the measurement of social relationships and structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'socio-' meaning companion or ally, and '-metry' meaning measure. This helps you remember that sociometry is about measuring social connections.

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