Focus Groups

Focus Groups
Author: Richard A. Krueger
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2000-04-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780761920717

`I read this book in a single sitting. It is written in an enthusiastic, helpful and clear style that held my attention, and made me want to read what came next. I shall read it again in a single sitting - probably more than once. For it offers common-sense advice about planning and running focus groups which I will want to revisit′ - British Journal of Education Technology The Third Edition of the `standard′ for learning how to conduct a focus group contains: a new chapter comparing and contrasting market research, academic, nonprofit and participatory approaches to focus group research; expanded descriptions on how to plan focus group studies and do the analysis, including step-by-step procedures; examples of questions that ask participants to do more than just discuss, and suggestions on how to answer questions about your focus group research.

Focus Groups for the Social Science Researcher

Focus Groups for the Social Science Researcher
Author: Jennifer Cyr
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2019-03-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1107189160

In highlighting the unique features of focus groups, Cyr explains how they can help social science researchers effectively answer certain research questions.

Focus Groups

Focus Groups
Author: Jori N. Hall
Publisher: Myers Education Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2020-04-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1975501950

A 2021 AERA Qualitative Research SIG Outstanding Book Award winner Focus Groups: Culturally Responsive Approaches for Qualitative Inquiry and Program Evaluation takes an in-depth look at how culturally-responsive focus groups are developed and implemented within the context of qualitative inquiry broadly, and program evaluation more specifically. The book showcases various forms of focus groups and how they can be responsive to specific communities across different disciplines. This book provides: an historical perspective on focus groups a theoretical foundation helpful for supporting focus groups with marginalized groups, vulnerable populations (older adults, children), and participants within non-Western settings basic procedures for conducting focus groups guidelines for cultural responsiveness and case examples of alternative approaches to focus groups that target specific communities and those in different contexts. It also considers ethical issues around the use of culturally responsive focus groups, while providing guidance on analyzing and interpreting your data and establishing the credibility of your study. Focus Groups is an information rich resource for qualitative researchers and program evaluators at various levels who want to learn about or enhance their knowledge on designing and conducting culturally responsive focus groups. Perfect for courses such as: Foundations of Culturally Responsive Focus Groups | Culturally Responsive Approaches to Program Evaluation Practicing Qualitative Program Evaluation | Qualitative Research: Culturally Responsive Methods | Focus Groups in Research | Introduction to Qualitative Methods | Methods in Educational Research | Program Evaluation Practice | Designing Qualitative Research

Moderating Focus Groups

Moderating Focus Groups
Author: Richard A. Krueger
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1998
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780761908210

Volume 4 of this series is indispensable for all wishing to improve their focus group moderating skills. This book provides an overview of critical skills needed by moderators, the skills moderators use, & strategies for handling difficult situations.

Focus Groups

Focus Groups
Author: David W. Stewart
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780761925835

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Planning Focus Groups

Planning Focus Groups
Author: David L. Morgan
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1998
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780761908173

Covers the range of practical tasks required in the course of a research project when using focus groups. This title emphasizes the clarifying purposes of the research project in order to collect data that meet the goals. It features a discussion of personnel and budgets.

Focus Groups in Social Research

Focus Groups in Social Research
Author: Michael Bloor
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2001-03-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780761957430

There is an increasing divergence of focus group practice between social researchers and commercial market researchers. This book addresses the key issues and practical requirements of the social researcher, namely: the kinds of social research issues for which focus groups are most and least suitable; optimum group size and composition; and the designing of focusing exercises, facilitation and appropriate analysis. The authors use examples, drawn from their own focus groups research experience, and provide exercises for further study. They address the three main components of composition, conduct and analysis in focus group research and also acknowledge the increasing impact the Internet has had on social research by cover

Focus Groups

Focus Groups
Author: George Kamberelis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0415692261

Focus Groups: From Structured Interviews to Collective Conversations is a conceptual and practical introduction to focus group. As the title indicates, focus groups traditionally encompass a wide range of discursive practices. These span from formal structured interviews with particular people assembled around clearly delimited topics to less formal, open-ended conversations with large and small groups that can unfold in myriad and unpredictable ways. Additionally, focus groups can and have served many overlapping purposes—from the pedagogical, to the political, to the traditionally empirical. In this book, focus groups are systematically explored; not as an extension or elaboration of interview work alone, but as its own specific research method with its own particular affordances. This book comprehensively explores: The nature of focus groups Politic and activist uses of focus groups Practical ways to run a successful focus group Effective analysis of focus group data Contemporary threats to focus groups Focus Groups: From Structured Interviews to Collective Conversations is essential reading for qualitative researchers at every level, particularly those involved in education, nursing, social work, anthropology, and sociology disciplines.

Advanced Focus Group Research

Advanced Focus Group Research
Author: Edward F. Fern
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2001-06-25
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780761912491

Broad and international in scope, Advanced Focus Group Research introduces a conceptual framework that can help researchers make informed decisions about how to plan and implement a focus group research project.

Developing Questions for Focus Groups

Developing Questions for Focus Groups
Author: David L. Morgan
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 130
Release: 1998
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780761908197

Volume 3 of this series describes a practical process for identifying powerful themes, & offers a clear strategy for translating these themes into questions. It also makes the process of developing good questions a practical proposition.