Reported is an observational analysis process termed "macroanalysis" which involves the analysis of interactive dialogue in chains or sequences of coded behavior rather than in terms of conventional matrices and ratios. All existing 3-, 4-, and 5-tally chains are extracted directly from an observer's coded tallies. This paper includes a presentation of the Campbell-Rose Interaction System, a definition and discussion of units of dialogue and of discussion catalysts (which include what Rowe calls "wait-time"). A list of 13 references is also included. (PEB)