Qualitative Research Methods
Second Edition
Exercises
- Design a focus group discussion guide relevant to your study topic. Review whether the questions included are suitable to promote discussion.
- Consider the composition of the focus groups in your study. How will you achieve group homogeneity? What level of familiarity between participants is appropriate for your study?
- Consider who will moderate the discussion groups for your project. What skills do they need?
- Conduct a mock focus group discussion to practice managing group dynamics. What would you change in your moderation style?
- Transcribe the group discussion and review whether you learnt anything new in the focus group that you may use in the next group discussion.