part 6: group interviews and discussion

Question 1

group interview

Answer 1

interview in which researcher gathers data from more then one participant

Question 2

different kinds of groups used in qualitative research

Answer 2

consensus panel, focus group, natural group, community interview

Question 3

consensus panel

Answer 3

they are a group of experts that are all together for an open discussion about a product or service

Question 4

focus group

Answer 4

sampling criteria. seeks a broad range of ideas on open-ended topics. formal and controlled

Question 5

natural group

Answer 5

exists independently of the research study. can be formal (social research) and informal ( ethnographic data)

Question 6

COMMUNITY INTERVIEW

Answer 6

large segments of the community ( project planning)

Question 7

consensus panel

Answer 7

1. Delphi groups: participants do not meet, emailed a questionnaire
2. nominal group technique: a group of people with an interest in the area to generate and rank ideas
3. consensus conferences: workshop or discussion groups where participants come to a consensus through debate and interaction

Question 8

naturalism

Answer 8

the more natural a group discussion is, the harder it is to collect data

Question 9

planning group interview studies

Answer 9

1. Sampling: how many groups to include
2. Selecting participants: what kind of group interview, how many to include in each group, how are participants contacted.
3. recruitment strategies:
4. incentives: travel expenses
5. topic guide: structured interview schedule for the discussion