Qualitative Data Collection - Groups

Question 1

Name 4 types of groups?

Answer 1

1. Consensus group
2. Focus group
3. NAtural group
4. Community interviewing

Question 2

Give adnvantages of using groups?

Answer 2

Can be useful to gather info about opinions or behaviours in groups

Can be more natural that 1:1 settings.

Question 3

When would you use a consensus groups?
Who would it involve?
What example topic would you use one for?

Answer 3

When there is insufficient evidence on which to base policy

Experts or key informants aiming to develop a consensus - these can be professionals, locals, etc

Ex, Clinical protocols, resource allocations

Question 4

List 3 main types of consensus groups?

Answer 4

Dephi
Nominal group techniques
Consensus development conference