sociometric

/ˌsoʊsiəˈmɛtrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the measurement of social relationships, especially within a group, such as who people choose as friends or leaders.
    • Researchers applied sociometric methods to map out communication networks in the office.
    • Sociometric data can reveal hidden patterns of friendship in a classroom.
    • The teacher used a sociometric survey to see which students worked well together.
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