researchers conducted a series of in-lab experiments with 86 four-person teams, and also traced the communications and experiences of 134 teams doing a semester

researchers conducted a series of in-lab experiments with 86 four-person teams, and also traced the communications and experiences of 134 teams doing a semester-long project in a university class This research isn't based on what's happening in the real work world, with real workers, in real companies. After reading the summary, I'm having a hard time giving this much weight.