Focus groups in social research
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Focus groups in social research
（Introducing qualitative methods）
Sage Publications, 2001
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. [99]-106
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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 covering the role and conduct of `virtual focus groups'.
Table of Contents
Trends and Uses of Focus Groups
Composition of Groups
Preparation and Conduct
Analysis
Virtual Focus Groups
Conclusions
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