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What is the data collection instrument of a focus group called?


A) Question list
B) Survey
C) Moderator's guide
D) Group activity list

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When an interviewer has five focus groups of six participants each with a total of thirty people interviewed, how many cases of data does the researcher have?


A) 1
B) 5
C) 6
D) 30

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Which technique is most effective at revealing surface level biographical experiences of a person's life?


A) Focus groups
B) Unobtrusive measures
C) Face-to-face interviewing
D) Participant observation

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Which technique is best suited to provide a window into socially constructed meanings for details on various attitudes, opinions, and experiences?


A) Focus groups
B) Unobtrusive measures
C) Face-to-face interviewing
D) Participant observation

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What are some disadvantages of focus group interviewing?

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1. The quality of the data is deeply inf...

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A facilitator who works to draw out feelings and ideas of the member of the focus group is called a(n) _______.


A) interviewer
B) informant
C) moderator
D) interested listener

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Which technique is most effective at revealing naturally occurring worlds of the group under study?


A) Focus groups
B) Unobtrusive measures
C) Face-to-face interviewing
D) Participant observation

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The information collected during the course of a focus group is ______________.


A) a collective brainstorm
B) raw data
C) a synergistic group effect
D) group think

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What are the basic ingredients for a focus group?

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1. A clearly defined objective and/or re...

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How should focus group participants be selected?

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Focus groups should first establish a sa...

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The ideal length for a single focus group session is ________.


A) 0-30 minutes
B) 30-60 minutes
C) 60-90 minutes
D) 90-120 minutes

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What are some advantages of focus group interviewing?

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1. It is highly flexible (in terms of nu...

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Compare and contrast focus group interviewing and participant observation.

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In participant observation, the researcher watches the naturally unfolding conversations, discussions, or arguments. Focus groups are not natural conversations, but artificially created scenarios of individuals who may never otherwise interact that are moderated by a facilitator controlling the discussion. Focus groups allow collection of data on a large range of behaviors, a wide variety of interactions, and comprehensive and open discussions on certain topics or issues. Participant observation allows observation of behaviors and meanings as they emerge in their natural setting. Focus group moderators must take care to track nonverbal clues that can impact group dynamic. Participant observation is used to watch readily available data. Topics that relate to a psychological, cognitive, or attitude are more effectively studied in a focus group. Both allow the study of group interaction. Focus groups trade off emergent observations in a natural setting for concentrated interactions in a short time frame.

Historically, for what purpose have focus groups been traditionally used?


A) Psychological research
B) Social Science research
C) Advertising research
D) Marketing research

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Which is NOT an advantage of online focus groups?


A) Rising costs
B) Potential to reach a broad geographic scope
C) Provide access to hard-to-reach participants
D) Provide convenient and comfortable way of participating

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Which technique is most effective at revealing deep level biographical experiences of a person's group?


A) Focus groups
B) Unobtrusive measures
C) Face-to-face interviewing
D) Participant observation

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What are the five main parts of a moderator's guide? Pick one and describe what it should include in detail.

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1. Introduction and introductory activit...

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The first person to write an article on the use of focus groups, or focused interview was ________.


A) Y.R. Zarchin
B) Paul Lazarsfeld
C) C. L. Adler
D) Robert K. Merton

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Explain the parts of data and how researchers should analyze the raw data created by a focus group.

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The raw data should have two parts. The ...

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What population is NOT especially well suited for focus group interviewing?


A) Jurors
B) Bullies
C) Marketing groups
D) Transient populations

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