Moderating Focus Groups

Moderating Focus Groups

Author: Richard A. Krueger

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780761908210

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Volume 4 of this series is indispensable for all wishing to improve their focus group moderating skills. This book provides an overview of critical skills needed by moderators, the skills moderators use, & strategies for handling difficult situations.


Focus Groups

Focus Groups

Author: David W. Stewart

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780761925835

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Advanced Focus Group Research

Advanced Focus Group Research

Author: Edward F. Fern

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2001-06-25

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780761912491

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Broad and international in scope, Advanced Focus Group Research introduces a conceptual framework that can help researchers make informed decisions about how to plan and implement a focus group research project.


The Handbook for Focus Group Research

The Handbook for Focus Group Research

Author: Thomas L Greenbaum

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780761912538

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As one of the most popular tools for gathering information in today's marketplace focus groups require understanding of purpose and good grounding in the technique to be effective. In The Handbook for Focus Group Research, Second Edition Tom Greenbaum provides the latest information on conducting effective focus groups.


Secrets of a Master Moderator

Secrets of a Master Moderator

Author: Naomi Henderson

Publisher: eBook Partnership

Published: 2016-05-09

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0983673934

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This book spans nearly 35 years of Naomi's experiences as a moderator and a trainer of qualitative researchers. It covers a full range of QREs (Qualitative Research Events) from IDIs to extended groups.There are tools, tips, and techniques for moderators who run the gamut from new to the industry, to those with long years of research experience. It grapples with knotty questions and concerns that affect those working in market research environments. Henderson guides readers through an exploration of the reasons behind the importance of knowing that what counts in life cannot be measured on a scale, teaching them to navigate the territory of the heart below rational logic of the mind. Now in its third edition, Secrets of a Master Moderator, includes a glossary, index, and sample documents to aide any qualitative market researcher sharpen their skills.Praise for Secrets of a Master Moderator:"e;What comes through clearest in her work is Naomi's vast experience as a master moderator, consultant, educator, and presenter. This book distills the advice and wisdom from countless hours on the front lines of practice, deep in the trenches among consumers and clients."e;- Hy Mariampolski, PhD. QualiData Research Inc."e;It is jam-packed with tips, a valuable tool that I wish I had been able to access 20 years ago when I was starting to commission and then conduct qualitative research... The book is a 'how to,' a dictionary, a textbook, and a series of relevant anecdotes about the practice of qualitative research."e;- Nancy Kramarich, Anderson DDB Health & Lifestyle"e;This book is a gem and is likely to become a standard reference on the QRC's bookshelf."e;- Kay Corry Aubrey, Usability Resources, Inc."e;The book is inspired in its composition and content; at times profound and insightful, light and funny in others...It is the 'next best thing' to having Naomi on speed dial!"e;- Miguel Martinez-Baco, ORC International


Focus Groups

Focus Groups

Author: Richard A. Krueger

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2000-04-26

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9780761920717

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`I read this book in a single sitting. It is written in an enthusiastic, helpful and clear style that held my attention, and made me want to read what came next. I shall read it again in a single sitting - probably more than once. For it offers common-sense advice about planning and running focus groups which I will want to revisit′ - British Journal of Education Technology The Third Edition of the `standard′ for learning how to conduct a focus group contains: a new chapter comparing and contrasting market research, academic, nonprofit and participatory approaches to focus group research; expanded descriptions on how to plan focus group studies and do the analysis, including step-by-step procedures; examples of questions that ask participants to do more than just discuss, and suggestions on how to answer questions about your focus group research.


Basic and Advanced Focus Groups

Basic and Advanced Focus Groups

Author: David L. Morgan

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2018-07-13

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1506327133

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Basic and Advanced Focus Groups illustrates both the different types of focus groups and how to decide among those options in order to produce the most effective focus groups possible. A variety of approaches to doing research with focus groups gives readers the tools to develop and examine their research designs, starting with the basics. Advanced coverage in each chapter takes an in-depth look at topics such as moderating focus groups, using mixed methods, and working with different sizes of groups. By taking a practical, applied approach, the author gives even novice students the knowledge and confidence to design and conduct effective focus group research, while simultaneously providing more advanced researchers with the tools and knowledge to refine their current practices.


Developing Questions for Focus Groups

Developing Questions for Focus Groups

Author: David L. Morgan

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780761908197

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Volume 3 of this series describes a practical process for identifying powerful themes, & offers a clear strategy for translating these themes into questions. It also makes the process of developing good questions a practical proposition.


Analyzing and Reporting Focus Group Results

Analyzing and Reporting Focus Group Results

Author: Richard A. Krueger

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 1997-07-24

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1506339174

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Richard Krueger offers a rich and valuable discussion of focus group analysis that is sure to become a major guide in future focus group efforts. Because analyzing focus group data is different from analyzing data collected through other qualitative methodologies, it presents new challenges to researchers. Analyzing and Reporting Focus Group Results offers an overview of important principles guiding focus group research and suggests a systematic and verifiable analysis strategy. Krueger is not doctrinaire, but instead offers multiple approaches and invites others to share their strategies for analysis. The book is helpful for academic audiences, focus group practitioners, and the occasional moderator. And the straightforward approach contains hundreds of helpful tips. The reader of this volume is bound to find delightful strategies that will improve analysis.


Focus Groups as Qualitative Research

Focus Groups as Qualitative Research

Author: David L. Morgan

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780761903437

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This extensively revised edition of Focus Groups as Qualitative Research reflects the many changes that have occurred in the study of focus groups in recent years.