Focus Groups

Download or read book Focus Groups written by Richard A. Krueger and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-04-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `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.

Download or read book Focus Groups for the Social Science Researcher written by Jennifer Cyr and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In highlighting the unique features of focus groups, Cyr explains how they can help social science researchers effectively answer certain research questions.

Download or read book Focus Groups written by David W. Stewart and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Download or read book Focus Groups written by Jori N. Hall and published by Myers Education Press. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Advanced Focus Group Research written by Edward F. Fern and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001-06-25 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Planning Focus Groups written by David L. Morgan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Moderating Focus Groups written by Richard A. Krueger and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.