Question

Which statement about focus groups is true?

	A.	Participants selected for a focus group are as varied as possible on key characteristics.
	B.	A potential problem with focus groups is that a group culture can develop that inhibits candid expression of diverse ideas.
	C.	Focus groups are almost never used in critical theory research, feminist research, or participatory action research.
	D.	Focus group sessions typically last about 4 hours and include 15 or so questions.

Answer 1

Answer: Participants selected for a focus group are as varied as possible on key characteristics.

Explanation:

WHAT IS A FOCUS GROUP?

Center gatherings were initially called "centered meetings" or "gathering profundity interviews". The method was created after World War II to assess gathering of people reaction to radio projects (Stewart and Shamdasani, 1990). From that point forward social researchers and program evaluators have observed concentration gatherings to be helpful in seeing how or why individuals hold certain convictions about a subject or program of intrigue.

A concentration gathering could be characterized as a gathering of cooperating people having some basic intrigue or attributes, united by a mediator, who utilizes the gathering and its association as an approach to pick up data about a particular or centered issue.

A concentration amass is commonly 7-10 individuals who are new to each other. These members are chosen since they have certain qualities in like manner that identify with the theme of the concentration gathering. The mediator or questioner makes a lenient and sustaining condition that empowers distinctive discernments and perspectives, without compelling members to vote, plan or achieve agreement (Krueger, 1988). The gathering exchange is directed a few times with comparable kinds of members to recognize patterns and examples in observations. Cautious and methodical examination of the discourses give pieces of information and experiences in the matter of how an item, administration, or opportunity is seen by the gathering.

WHAT FOCUS GROUPS CAN TELL YOU?

• Give data on how gatherings of individuals ponder a specific point
• Give more noteworthy knowledge into why certain assessments are held
• Help enhance the arranging and plan of new projects
• Provide a methods for assessing existing projects
• Produce bits of knowledge for creating techniques for outreach