Question 1

In focus group data analysis, it is important to not only examine what is said by whom but also what is not said and who is silent in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The textbook author's discussion of conducting focus groups on how students felt about the implementation of a new curriculum demonstrates that focus groups can help us ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  predict the impact of a new curriculum on students' grades 
B)  predict which student participants will go on to complete graduate degrees 
C)  understand what individuals think about a particular topic and how they talk about the topic with each other 
D)  understand what steps to take to implement a new curriculum at your university 
A)  predict the impact of a new curriculum on students' grades 
B)  predict which student participants will go on to complete graduate degrees 
C)  understand what individuals think about a particular topic and how they talk about the topic with each other 
D)  understand what steps to take to implement a new curriculum at your university

Question 3

Talking circles are often more appropriate than focus groups for research with Indigenous communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In focus group data analysis, it is important to not only examine what is said by whom but also what is not said and who is silent in the group.

The textbook author's discussion of conducting focus groups on how students felt about the implementation of a new curriculum demonstrates that focus groups can help us ________.

Talking circles are often more appropriate than focus groups for research with Indigenous communities.

Introduction

Asking Questions and Identifying Goals

Strategies for Designing Research

Ethics on the Ground: A Moral Compass

Observing Social Life Through Field Research

In-Depth Interviewing

Unobtrusive Research

Trust the Process: Analyzing Qualitative Data

Writing up Qualitative Research

Filters

Exam 7: Focus Groups

In focus group data analysis, it is important to not only examine what is said by whom but also what is not said and who is silent in the group.

The textbook author's discussion of conducting focus groups on how students felt about the implementation of a new curriculum demonstrates that focus groups can help us ________.

Talking circles are often more appropriate than focus groups for research with Indigenous communities.

Introduction

Asking Questions and Identifying Goals

Strategies for Designing Research

Ethics on the Ground: A Moral Compass

Observing Social Life Through Field Research

In-Depth Interviewing

Unobtrusive Research

Trust the Process: Analyzing Qualitative Data

Writing up Qualitative Research

Filters