Qualitative Research Quiz 2

Question 1

Interview style designed for small groups of unrelated individuals, formed by an investigator and led in a group discussion on a particular topic(s)

Answer 1

Focus Group

Question 2

Sometimes used to quickly and conveniently collect data from several people simultaneously

Answer 2

Group Interview

Question 3

Explicitly use group interactions as part of the data-gathering method

Answer 3

Focus Group Interview

Question 4

Focus group approach= most useful in investigating ______________, __________________, and _____-

Answer 4

Motivations, decisions, priorities

Question 5

Focus groups commonly used in combination with what as a validity check on the findings?

Answer 5

Individual Interviews

Question 6

Maximum number of members in focus group

Answer 6

7 (book)

101-2 (Jedlicka)

Question 7

Several members of the group jumping on board with a particular idea as the result of subgroup pressure

Answer 7

Group Think

Question 8

The heart of the data in a focus group is where?

Answer 8

In the group dynamic

Question 9

How long should focus group interviews be?

Answer 9

30-60 minutes

Question 10

Has role of drawing out information, monitoring informal group discussion, and encouraging free speaking, should remain neutral

Answer 10

Moderator

Question 11

Focus group problems to avoid

Answer 11

Running FG without reason, vague objectives, using too few groups, over-reaching, too big of groups, too much or not enough moderator influence, professional moderators tend to get professional results, bullies

Question 12

Advantages of FGs

Answer 12

highly flexible, lots of info in short amount of time, better understanding of group dynamics, used to gather info from transient populations, even footing of participants and investigator, may explore unanticipated but related topics, do not require complex sampling strategies

Question 13

Disadvantages of FGs

Answer 13

Quality linked to facilitator skill, different analysis than surveys or individual interviews, attendance=voluntary, brief duration of session, limited # of questions, only group (not individual) responses in results, data= difficult to generalize, may be dominant personalities

Question 14

What should be in the moderator’s guide?

Answer 14

1. Intro and Introductory activities
2. Statement of basic rules/guidelines
3. Short Q&A discussions
4. Special activities or exercises
5. Guidance for dealing with sensitive issues

Question 15

Basic ingredients in focus groups

Answer 15

Clearly defines objective/research problem, nature of the group, atmosphere and rapport, aware listening facilitator, well-organized and prepared facilitator, structure and direction, research assistance, systematic analysis

Question 16

Data analysis needs to attend to what 3 things?

Answer 16

Consensus, dissensus, resonance

Question 17

Points of agreement within group

Answer 17

Consensus

Question 18

Steps of analyzing data

Answer 18

1. Transcirption
2. Observer Notes
3. Analyze discussion content