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This study applies natural language processing techniques, specifically topic modeling and clustering, to conversational data from a simulated search-and-rescue environment to predict team performance outcomes. By inferring latent traits like trust from text transcripts, the research demonstrates how machine learning can quantify dynamic team dynamics without direct observation of individual characteristics. The work advances the field of AI in social contexts by linking computational analysis of communication patterns to measurable operational effectiveness.
Predicting Team Performance from Communications in Simulated Search-and-Rescue
arXiv:2503.03791v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Understanding how individual traits influence team performance is valuable, but these traits are not always directly observable. Prior research has inferred traits like trust from behavioral data. We analyze conversational data to identify team traits and their correlation with teaming outcomes. Using transcripts from a Minecraft-based search-and-rescue experiment, we apply topic modeling and clustering to uncover key interaction patterns. Our findings show that variations in teaming outcomes can be explained through these inferences, with different levels of predictive power derived from individual traits and team dynamics.
Abstract:Understanding how individual traits influence team performance is valuable, but these traits are not always directly observable. Prior research has inferred traits like trust from behavioral data. We analyze conversational data to identify team traits and their correlation with teaming outcomes. Using transcripts from a Minecraft-based search-and-rescue experiment, we apply topic modeling and clustering to uncover key interaction patterns. Our findings show that variations in teaming outcomes can be explained through these inferences, with different levels of predictive power derived from individual traits and team dynamics.
Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Computation and Language (cs.CL)
arXiv:2503.03791 [cs.AI]
(or arXiv:2503.03791v1 [cs.AI] for this version)
https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2503.03791 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite
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