Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are defined as semi structured group discussions, used to obtain in-depth information (qualitative data - insight) from a group of people about a particular topic.
The focus group discussion yields information about people’s opinions, beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions towards a product, service, concept, advertisement, idea, or packaging.
The document provides an overview of focus group discussions (FGDs) as a qualitative research method. It describes FGDs as involving small groups of 8-12 people who discuss a particular topic of interest. Key aspects of FGDs include encouraging interaction between participants and being led by a moderator. The document also outlines best practices for planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting on FGDs.
The document discusses focus groups as a method of qualitative research. It provides guidance on planning and conducting focus groups, including identifying objectives, developing questions, scheduling, setting ground rules, and collecting useful information. Advice is given on participant behaviors, such as expressing ideas clearly and listening to others. Potential benefits of focus groups are listed, like stimulating dialogue and identifying new ideas, but also limitations such as groups varying in talkativeness and difficulty generalizing findings. Finally, examples of using focus groups for planning programs and testing interventions are mentioned.
This presentation has a vivid description of the basics of doing a program evaluation, with detailed explanation of the " Log Frame work " ( LFA) with practical example from the CLICS project. This presentation also includes the CDC framework for evaluation of program.
N.B: Kindly open the ppt in slide share mode to fully use all the animations wheresoever made.
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are defined as semi structured group discussions, which yield qualitative data on the community level by facilitating interaction between participants.
This document provides an overview of mixed methods research. It discusses the three main types of research designs: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. It explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative research in terms of purpose, group studied, variables, data collection/analysis, and results. The document also discusses pragmatism as the philosophy behind mixed methods research and reasons for combining methods. It outlines various ways that qualitative and quantitative methods can be mixed, such as through timing, weighting, and mixing of data. The document concludes by describing six main mixed methods designs and recommending further readings on the topic.
This document provides an overview of focus group discussions. It defines a focus group as gathering people from similar backgrounds to discuss a topic of interest to the researcher. It explains that focus groups involve 8 to 15 participants guided by a moderator who introduces discussion topics, and have an observer who takes notes. The document discusses how focus groups are conducted, the type of information they produce such as beliefs and attitudes, and their advantages like quickly obtaining a lot of low-cost information. It also notes limitations such as results not being generalizable and potential for groupthink. The document provides guidelines for effective focus group discussions.
This document discusses various qualitative research methods for collecting and analyzing data. It describes qualitative research as focusing on collecting narrative and visual non-numerical data to understand a phenomenon of interest. It then outlines several common qualitative research approaches like grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, narrative research, case studies and the types of data collection methods used in each approach such as interviews, observations, focus groups and document analysis. Finally, it discusses the process of analyzing qualitative data which typically involves preparing, organizing, coding and categorizing the data to identify themes and patterns.
Action research is conducted by teachers, administrators or other educational professionals to systematically investigate and address specific problems within educational settings. There are two main types: practical action research which aims to improve short-term practice, and participatory action research which involves stakeholders as equal partners to enact social change. The key steps involve identifying a research problem or question, gathering relevant information through methods like surveys or interviews, analyzing and interpreting the collected data, and developing an action plan to address the problem based on findings. Action research has advantages like improving practice at a local level and empowering educators to develop solutions collaboratively.
The document provides an overview of focus group discussions (FGDs) as a qualitative research method. It describes FGDs as involving small groups of 8-12 people who discuss a particular topic of interest. Key aspects of FGDs include encouraging interaction between participants and being led by a moderator. The document also outlines best practices for planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting on FGDs.
The document discusses focus groups as a method of qualitative research. It provides guidance on planning and conducting focus groups, including identifying objectives, developing questions, scheduling, setting ground rules, and collecting useful information. Advice is given on participant behaviors, such as expressing ideas clearly and listening to others. Potential benefits of focus groups are listed, like stimulating dialogue and identifying new ideas, but also limitations such as groups varying in talkativeness and difficulty generalizing findings. Finally, examples of using focus groups for planning programs and testing interventions are mentioned.
This presentation has a vivid description of the basics of doing a program evaluation, with detailed explanation of the " Log Frame work " ( LFA) with practical example from the CLICS project. This presentation also includes the CDC framework for evaluation of program.
N.B: Kindly open the ppt in slide share mode to fully use all the animations wheresoever made.
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are defined as semi structured group discussions, which yield qualitative data on the community level by facilitating interaction between participants.
This document provides an overview of mixed methods research. It discusses the three main types of research designs: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. It explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative research in terms of purpose, group studied, variables, data collection/analysis, and results. The document also discusses pragmatism as the philosophy behind mixed methods research and reasons for combining methods. It outlines various ways that qualitative and quantitative methods can be mixed, such as through timing, weighting, and mixing of data. The document concludes by describing six main mixed methods designs and recommending further readings on the topic.
This document provides an overview of focus group discussions. It defines a focus group as gathering people from similar backgrounds to discuss a topic of interest to the researcher. It explains that focus groups involve 8 to 15 participants guided by a moderator who introduces discussion topics, and have an observer who takes notes. The document discusses how focus groups are conducted, the type of information they produce such as beliefs and attitudes, and their advantages like quickly obtaining a lot of low-cost information. It also notes limitations such as results not being generalizable and potential for groupthink. The document provides guidelines for effective focus group discussions.
This document discusses various qualitative research methods for collecting and analyzing data. It describes qualitative research as focusing on collecting narrative and visual non-numerical data to understand a phenomenon of interest. It then outlines several common qualitative research approaches like grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, narrative research, case studies and the types of data collection methods used in each approach such as interviews, observations, focus groups and document analysis. Finally, it discusses the process of analyzing qualitative data which typically involves preparing, organizing, coding and categorizing the data to identify themes and patterns.
Action research is conducted by teachers, administrators or other educational professionals to systematically investigate and address specific problems within educational settings. There are two main types: practical action research which aims to improve short-term practice, and participatory action research which involves stakeholders as equal partners to enact social change. The key steps involve identifying a research problem or question, gathering relevant information through methods like surveys or interviews, analyzing and interpreting the collected data, and developing an action plan to address the problem based on findings. Action research has advantages like improving practice at a local level and empowering educators to develop solutions collaboratively.
The document presents an overview of focus groups as a qualitative research methodology. It describes focus groups as interviews conducted by a moderator with 6-10 participants to explore perceptions, opinions and attitudes on a topic. Key points covered include the features of focus groups, when they should and should not be used, how to organize one including recruiting participants and analyzing the results. Examples of focus group questions on dental flossing habits are also provided.
This guide is designed to provide you with an overview of the steps required to conduct a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) including the resources required, and instructions about what you do with the information when you have completed the FGDs.
Longitudinal vs. Cross-sectional StudiesEda Nur Ozcan
This document discusses different types of longitudinal and cross-sectional research designs. It begins by defining longitudinal research as involving data collection at two or more time points to study change, compared to cross-sectional research which collects data at a single time point. The main types of longitudinal research described are prospective longitudinal (panel) studies, repeated cross-sectional (trend) studies, retrospective longitudinal studies, and simultaneous cross-sectional studies. Advantages and disadvantages of each design are provided. Qualitative longitudinal research and mixed longitudinal methods are also briefly discussed.
Definition
A procedure used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
This is done due to the fact that it is believed that both types of studies will provided a clearer understanding of what is being studied.
“It consists of merging ,integrating ,linking ,or embedding the two “strands””(Ceswell,2012).
The document provides an overview of a course on qualitative research methods. It discusses key topics that will be covered in the lectures, including what qualitative research is, different qualitative research strategies and how to implement them, methods for collecting data through observation and interviews, and analyzing qualitative data. The lectures will cover theory, qualitative research strategies and processes, data collection techniques, and critiques of qualitative research approaches.
Cross-sectional research involves analyzing data from a population or subset at a single point in time. It provides a snapshot of populations by gathering data through repeated cross-sectional surveys that sample different individuals each time, rather than following the same individuals over time like longitudinal studies. Cross-sectional research is time efficient and requires no long term cooperation since it does not assess individual changes, but it cannot determine cause and effect or rule out alternative explanations.
This document defines ethnographic research and outlines the key steps in conducting an ethnography. It discusses that ethnography aims to understand a culture-sharing group by closely studying their shared patterns of behavior, beliefs, and language over time. There are three main types of ethnographic designs: realist ethnography, case study, and critical ethnography. The document also covers data collection methods, analysis, writing the final report, strengths and weaknesses of ethnographic research, and ethical considerations.
This document discusses qualitative research methods for data collection. It describes three main qualitative data collection techniques: participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group interviews. Participant observation involves the researcher observing participant behavior and interactions over time to understand their culture and meanings. In-depth interviews allow participants to describe their experiences. Focus groups are interviews with 6-12 participants who discuss their common experiences. The document outlines the steps and considerations for each technique.
This document provides an overview of action research in education. It defines action research as a systematic inquiry conducted by educators to gather information and improve their own educational practices and student learning. The document discusses key characteristics of action research such as having a practical focus on the educator's own practices, involving collaboration, following a dynamic and cyclical process, developing a plan of action, and sharing research findings. It also outlines common steps to conducting action research and lists different techniques for collecting data, such as observation, questioning, and examining records.
This document discusses experimental research designs. It describes pre-experimental designs like one-shot case studies which lack random assignment and controls. True experimental designs, like pretest-posttest control group designs, manipulate variables and use random assignment and controls. Quasi-experimental designs, such as non-equivalent control groups, lack random assignment. Factorial designs examine effects of manipulating two or more independent variables simultaneously. The document provides examples and discusses threats to validity for different designs.
Basic research is the search for fundamental knowledge and understanding without a specific commercial application or use in mind. It aims to increase scientific knowledge for its own sake. Some key aspects of basic research include that it is theoretical, builds new knowledge, explores fundamental principles without seeking to solve direct problems, and lays the foundation for applied research. The goal is to expand understanding of phenomena through studying questions like the origins of the universe or composition of subatomic particles, without necessarily creating something new.
The document discusses various research methods and tools used in educational research. It defines key terms like basic research, applied research and action research. It also describes different data collection tools used in educational research like questionnaires, interviews, observation techniques and rating scales. It provides the characteristics, merits, demerits and examples of each tool to understand how and when they are used in educational research.
The document discusses 8 types of qualitative research methods including basic qualitative studies, case study research, content analysis, ethnographic studies, grounded theory research, historical studies, narrative research, and phenomenological research. It provides descriptions and examples of each method, focusing on the goals, data collection techniques, and key characteristics of basic qualitative studies, case study research, content analysis, ethnographic studies, and grounded theory research. The document is intended to inform readers about these common qualitative research approaches.
Research Methodology (The Transformative Design)Kamal Baharom
This document discusses transformative mixed methods procedures, which aim to address social issues and promote change for marginalized groups. It defines transformative designs as using a basic mixed methods design (convergent, explanatory, exploratory, or embedded) within a theoretical framework oriented towards issues like inequality. Transformative designs are value-based and ideological. The sequential transformative strategy uses two phases guided by a theoretical lens addressing problems like discrimination. The goal is to facilitate reform through understanding issues faced by underrepresented communities.
This document provides an overview of case study research. It defines case study as a qualitative approach that focuses on a bounded system. Case study is not a methodological choice but a choice of what to study. It can be used to answer descriptive and explanatory questions. There are three main types of case studies: intrinsic, instrumental, and collective. Case studies are particularistic, descriptive, and heuristic. They involve collecting data through various techniques. Cross-site analysis strategies help compare multiple cases. Case studies have strengths like providing an in-depth understanding but also limitations such as subjectivity. Examples of famous case studies include studies of Genie the feral child and Jill Price.
Action research is defined as a cyclical process of posing questions, gathering data, reflecting on results, and deciding on a course of action to address a problem. It aims to stimulate both learning and positive change. The process involves planning an intervention, taking action, and searching or reflecting on the consequences to capture lessons learned and continuously improve. Key aspects include framing problems systemically, controlling progress and collecting evidence as plans are implemented, and institutionalizing what is learned at each cycle to inform future iterations. The goal is to accomplish continuous learning and improvement.
This document discusses different evaluation design approaches including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. It provides details on key aspects of each approach such as data collection instruments, strengths, and when each is most applicable. For quantitative methods, it describes experimental, quasi-experimental, time series, and cross-sectional designs. For qualitative methods, it discusses observation, interviews, focus groups, document studies, and key informants. It notes that mixed methods combine quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide multiple perspectives on outcomes and implementation.
Two Examples of Program Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationMEASURE Evaluation
Presented by Laili Irani, Senior Policy Analyst for the Population Reference Bureau, as part of the Measuring Success Toolkit webinar in September 2012.
Phenomenological research aims to describe the lived experiences of several individuals regarding a phenomenon. It seeks to illuminate specific phenomena through how they are perceived by those in a situation. The researcher identifies a shared experience among individuals and attempts to locate the universal essence and nature of that experience. The methodology involves bracketing researcher bias, collecting data through methods like interviews, reducing the data to identify themes, and describing the textures of what was experienced and structures of how it was experienced.
A focus group is a market research method that brings together 6-10 people in a room to provide feedback regarding a product, service, concept, or marketing campaign.
This document provides an overview of focused group interviews. It defines a focus group as a small group of 8-12 people brought together by a moderator to explore attitudes and perceptions on a given topic. Focus groups are used to understand problems from participants' viewpoints and generate detailed data in participants' own words. They are well-suited for sensitive topics, marginalized groups, and generating ideas. The document outlines types of focus groups, their use in research, steps for conducting them, advantages, challenges, and ethical and logistical considerations.
The document presents an overview of focus groups as a qualitative research methodology. It describes focus groups as interviews conducted by a moderator with 6-10 participants to explore perceptions, opinions and attitudes on a topic. Key points covered include the features of focus groups, when they should and should not be used, how to organize one including recruiting participants and analyzing the results. Examples of focus group questions on dental flossing habits are also provided.
This guide is designed to provide you with an overview of the steps required to conduct a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) including the resources required, and instructions about what you do with the information when you have completed the FGDs.
Longitudinal vs. Cross-sectional StudiesEda Nur Ozcan
This document discusses different types of longitudinal and cross-sectional research designs. It begins by defining longitudinal research as involving data collection at two or more time points to study change, compared to cross-sectional research which collects data at a single time point. The main types of longitudinal research described are prospective longitudinal (panel) studies, repeated cross-sectional (trend) studies, retrospective longitudinal studies, and simultaneous cross-sectional studies. Advantages and disadvantages of each design are provided. Qualitative longitudinal research and mixed longitudinal methods are also briefly discussed.
Definition
A procedure used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
This is done due to the fact that it is believed that both types of studies will provided a clearer understanding of what is being studied.
“It consists of merging ,integrating ,linking ,or embedding the two “strands””(Ceswell,2012).
The document provides an overview of a course on qualitative research methods. It discusses key topics that will be covered in the lectures, including what qualitative research is, different qualitative research strategies and how to implement them, methods for collecting data through observation and interviews, and analyzing qualitative data. The lectures will cover theory, qualitative research strategies and processes, data collection techniques, and critiques of qualitative research approaches.
Cross-sectional research involves analyzing data from a population or subset at a single point in time. It provides a snapshot of populations by gathering data through repeated cross-sectional surveys that sample different individuals each time, rather than following the same individuals over time like longitudinal studies. Cross-sectional research is time efficient and requires no long term cooperation since it does not assess individual changes, but it cannot determine cause and effect or rule out alternative explanations.
This document defines ethnographic research and outlines the key steps in conducting an ethnography. It discusses that ethnography aims to understand a culture-sharing group by closely studying their shared patterns of behavior, beliefs, and language over time. There are three main types of ethnographic designs: realist ethnography, case study, and critical ethnography. The document also covers data collection methods, analysis, writing the final report, strengths and weaknesses of ethnographic research, and ethical considerations.
This document discusses qualitative research methods for data collection. It describes three main qualitative data collection techniques: participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group interviews. Participant observation involves the researcher observing participant behavior and interactions over time to understand their culture and meanings. In-depth interviews allow participants to describe their experiences. Focus groups are interviews with 6-12 participants who discuss their common experiences. The document outlines the steps and considerations for each technique.
This document provides an overview of action research in education. It defines action research as a systematic inquiry conducted by educators to gather information and improve their own educational practices and student learning. The document discusses key characteristics of action research such as having a practical focus on the educator's own practices, involving collaboration, following a dynamic and cyclical process, developing a plan of action, and sharing research findings. It also outlines common steps to conducting action research and lists different techniques for collecting data, such as observation, questioning, and examining records.
This document discusses experimental research designs. It describes pre-experimental designs like one-shot case studies which lack random assignment and controls. True experimental designs, like pretest-posttest control group designs, manipulate variables and use random assignment and controls. Quasi-experimental designs, such as non-equivalent control groups, lack random assignment. Factorial designs examine effects of manipulating two or more independent variables simultaneously. The document provides examples and discusses threats to validity for different designs.
Basic research is the search for fundamental knowledge and understanding without a specific commercial application or use in mind. It aims to increase scientific knowledge for its own sake. Some key aspects of basic research include that it is theoretical, builds new knowledge, explores fundamental principles without seeking to solve direct problems, and lays the foundation for applied research. The goal is to expand understanding of phenomena through studying questions like the origins of the universe or composition of subatomic particles, without necessarily creating something new.
The document discusses various research methods and tools used in educational research. It defines key terms like basic research, applied research and action research. It also describes different data collection tools used in educational research like questionnaires, interviews, observation techniques and rating scales. It provides the characteristics, merits, demerits and examples of each tool to understand how and when they are used in educational research.
The document discusses 8 types of qualitative research methods including basic qualitative studies, case study research, content analysis, ethnographic studies, grounded theory research, historical studies, narrative research, and phenomenological research. It provides descriptions and examples of each method, focusing on the goals, data collection techniques, and key characteristics of basic qualitative studies, case study research, content analysis, ethnographic studies, and grounded theory research. The document is intended to inform readers about these common qualitative research approaches.
Research Methodology (The Transformative Design)Kamal Baharom
This document discusses transformative mixed methods procedures, which aim to address social issues and promote change for marginalized groups. It defines transformative designs as using a basic mixed methods design (convergent, explanatory, exploratory, or embedded) within a theoretical framework oriented towards issues like inequality. Transformative designs are value-based and ideological. The sequential transformative strategy uses two phases guided by a theoretical lens addressing problems like discrimination. The goal is to facilitate reform through understanding issues faced by underrepresented communities.
This document provides an overview of case study research. It defines case study as a qualitative approach that focuses on a bounded system. Case study is not a methodological choice but a choice of what to study. It can be used to answer descriptive and explanatory questions. There are three main types of case studies: intrinsic, instrumental, and collective. Case studies are particularistic, descriptive, and heuristic. They involve collecting data through various techniques. Cross-site analysis strategies help compare multiple cases. Case studies have strengths like providing an in-depth understanding but also limitations such as subjectivity. Examples of famous case studies include studies of Genie the feral child and Jill Price.
Action research is defined as a cyclical process of posing questions, gathering data, reflecting on results, and deciding on a course of action to address a problem. It aims to stimulate both learning and positive change. The process involves planning an intervention, taking action, and searching or reflecting on the consequences to capture lessons learned and continuously improve. Key aspects include framing problems systemically, controlling progress and collecting evidence as plans are implemented, and institutionalizing what is learned at each cycle to inform future iterations. The goal is to accomplish continuous learning and improvement.
This document discusses different evaluation design approaches including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. It provides details on key aspects of each approach such as data collection instruments, strengths, and when each is most applicable. For quantitative methods, it describes experimental, quasi-experimental, time series, and cross-sectional designs. For qualitative methods, it discusses observation, interviews, focus groups, document studies, and key informants. It notes that mixed methods combine quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide multiple perspectives on outcomes and implementation.
Two Examples of Program Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationMEASURE Evaluation
Presented by Laili Irani, Senior Policy Analyst for the Population Reference Bureau, as part of the Measuring Success Toolkit webinar in September 2012.
Phenomenological research aims to describe the lived experiences of several individuals regarding a phenomenon. It seeks to illuminate specific phenomena through how they are perceived by those in a situation. The researcher identifies a shared experience among individuals and attempts to locate the universal essence and nature of that experience. The methodology involves bracketing researcher bias, collecting data through methods like interviews, reducing the data to identify themes, and describing the textures of what was experienced and structures of how it was experienced.
A focus group is a market research method that brings together 6-10 people in a room to provide feedback regarding a product, service, concept, or marketing campaign.
This document provides an overview of focused group interviews. It defines a focus group as a small group of 8-12 people brought together by a moderator to explore attitudes and perceptions on a given topic. Focus groups are used to understand problems from participants' viewpoints and generate detailed data in participants' own words. They are well-suited for sensitive topics, marginalized groups, and generating ideas. The document outlines types of focus groups, their use in research, steps for conducting them, advantages, challenges, and ethical and logistical considerations.
Topic about Focus Group Discussion with reference to a paper prepared by Dr. Monina Escalada (with permission). Used in a lecture about Research Methods in Agriculture
This document provides information about focus groups. It defines focus groups as carefully planned discussions with 6-12 common individuals to collect qualitative data on a focused topic through a semi-structured group interview facilitated by a trained moderator. Examples of focus groups are given. Key aspects of focus groups like composition, facilitation, structure and environment are outlined. The purposes, benefits and limitations of focus groups are summarized. Steps for conducting focus groups are also provided.
The document outlines how VF Uganda, a microfinance institution, used focus group discussions to improve their loan products. They partnered with Microsave consultancy, who helped develop product prototypes. Microsave then conducted focus groups in VF Uganda's target communities to get feedback on the prototypes. Participants tested and shared opinions on the different product options. Microsave and VF Uganda staff moderated the discussions. The insights were used to refine the prototypes before pilot testing and launching final improved products.
This document discusses focus groups, including their history, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, best practices, and costs. Focus groups originated in the 1940s to evaluate audience responses and were later adopted by businesses. They involve organized interviews of small groups to discuss select issues and yield useful information for program design and evaluation. Key advantages include obtaining diverse perspectives and ideas in a time-efficient manner. Potential limitations are non-representative findings and one group dominating. Moderators must ensure discussions remain balanced and confidential. Planning, participant selection, facilitation, and data analysis are important for high-quality focus group research.
1. Focus groups can be used in various sectors like marketing, public relations, health services, and social science research to generate insights into attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making processes.
2. Proper research design and planning is required when conducting focus groups. This involves considering the facilitator, setting, participant size and composition, recruitment methods, topic guide, and addressing any ethical issues.
3. Focus groups are best for exploring perspectives and meanings that people ascribe to ideas and experiences. They provide insights into how views are formed and modified in a group context.
Focus group discussions in psychological researchDr. Chinchu C
Explains the Why, How and When of Focus Group Discussion as a Research Method in Qualitative Psychological Research. A Practical guide with necessary points to be remembered
Definition: Focus group discussions (FGDs) are facilitated discussions, held with a small group of people who have specialist knowledge or interest in a particular topic.
Focus group discussion is frequently used as a qualitative approach to gain an in‐depth understanding of social issues.
What is Focus group discussion?
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why conduct a focus group discussion?
in-depth understanding
how do i conduct focus group discussion?
challenges of focus group
Maintain participation of group members
Confidentiality
recording
what other challenges do you think of?
Learn about the use of focus and discussion groups to engage and/or collect data with patients, the public, and research participants.
CHI's Lunchtime Learning is open to all researchers, decision-makers, clinicians, patients and members of the public who want to learn more about the theory and practice of meaningful, inclusive, and safe patient and public engagement.
Following this session, attendees should be able to:
- Describe differences between focus groups and discussion groups;
- Determine when each approach is appropriate to use; and
- Assess challenges and needs for planning effective focus and discussion groups.
COMM5600 Interviews & Focus groups TO SHARE (1).pptRashiRashi21
The document provides an overview of how interviews and focus groups can be used as research methods in media and communications research. It discusses how they can provide personal accounts and interpretations, understand beliefs and behaviors in context, and generate frameworks for further research. It notes the types of interviews, issues of power dynamics and identity, and practical considerations for conducting interviews and focus groups such as developing an interview guide, sampling, logistics, ethics, and analyzing the data.
The document discusses group and panel discussions. It explains that group discussions assess candidates' personality, thoughts, feelings and behavior in a group setting. Panel discussions involve a discussion between a few people in front of an audience. Skills like communication, leadership, problem solving and open-mindedness are judged in group discussions, while panel discussions provide information, analyze problems from different angles, and identify values. The document provides dos and don'ts for participating effectively in group discussions, and characteristics, objectives and types of panel discussions.
By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
Describe different types of data collection techniques
Demonstrate dimensions , type of observations and how to prepare and conduct observation
Understand the practical communication skills for interviews to ask good questions , probe and follow up questions .
Able to prepare for interview
Understand the characteristics and uses of focus group discussions
Conduct focus group discussions
Stakeholder participation training for the EU SOILCARE projectMark Reed
Slides presented in Newcastle (UK) and Bucharest (Romania) in July 2016 by Liz Oughton and Mark Reed (WP3, Newcastle University) with Steven Vella (Birmingham City University) and Heleen Claringbould (Corepage)
Slides presented in Newcastle (UK) and Bucharest (Romania) in July 2016 by Liz Oughton and Mark Reed (WP3, Newcastle University) with Steven Vella (Birmingham City University) and Heleen Claringbould (Corepage)
The document discusses various techniques of teaching physical science, including debate, seminar, classification, brainstorming, and buzz sessions. Debate involves exploring truths through verbal exchanges between two or more people on a topic. Seminars involve experts presenting on a topic followed by discussion. Brainstorming promotes creativity by eliciting many ideas without criticism. Buzz sessions split a class into groups to discuss an issue before reporting back. These techniques encourage active participation and critical thinking.
The document outlines a seminar presentation on panel discussions. It defines a panel discussion as a conversation carried out by a few people in front of an audience. It discusses the objectives, purpose, principles, types (public and educational), procedures, roles of instructor/moderator/panelists/audience, importance, characteristics, limitations, and guidelines for conducting effective panel discussions. The presentation covers selecting topics and participants, moderating the discussion, and concluding the panel.
Qualitative research uses small focus groups to understand people's behaviors, perceptions, and opinions. A focus group involves asking questions to a group of 6-10 people on a topic. Advantages include generating new ideas and allowing discussion between participants. Disadvantages include some participants dominating and findings not projecting to the overall population. Focus groups are best for exploring needs and perceptions when you want to learn from discussion between people. They may not be as good for understanding actual behaviors or when influencing each other is a concern. An example of focus group questions provided relates to dental flossing habits.
This PPT mainly focused on the Focus group discussion and Key Information interview slides which helps student, researcher or development practioner to help to build the slides in this way
Data collection and Research Report April 29 2011 sent to students.pptMohammedAbdela7
The document provides an overview of various quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques used in research, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, biophysical measures, and focus group discussions. It describes the process of constructing questionnaires, different types of questions, and ways to reduce biases. Interviews can be structured or in-depth. Observation involves visually observing events, while focus groups elicit information through group interaction moderated by a facilitator. The document outlines advantages and disadvantages of these techniques.
The learners are offered learning opportunities including set courses, activities, methods of transaction, ideas, for making their own courses, instructions as to how to set up a learning co-operative, self-instructional packages, and available learning resources and opportunities.
The general term Task Analysis can be applied to a variety of techniques for identifying and understanding the structure, the flow, and the attributes of tasks.
Task analysis identifies the actions and cognitive processes required for a user to complete a task or achieve a particular goal.
A detailed task analysis can be conducted to understand the current system and the information flows within it.
These information flows are important for the maintenance of the existing system and must be incorporated or substituted in any new system.
Task analysis makes it possible to design and allocate tasks appropriately within the new system.
The functions to be included within the system and the user interface can then be accurately specified.
A good measuring tools is one which can secure valid evidence of desired change of behaviour .
It is not synonymous with paper or pencil tests.
It evaluates one specific performance by rating behaviour as it progresses and to sum up many casual observations over a period of time.
Discussion involves two-way communication between participants.
In the classroom situation a teacher and students all participate in discussion.
During discussion, the teacher spends some time listening while the students spend sometimes talking.
The discussion is, therefore, a more active learning experience for the students than the lecture.
Ethnography is a Social science research method. It is the primary data collection method. It is mainly combined with social background. A qualitative approach that studies the cultural patterns and perspectives of participants in their natural setting.
Ethnography came from Greek, it identifies its roots in sociology and anthropology.
*Ethnos = People
*Graphing = Writing
“Ethnography literally means ‘a portrait of a people’. Ethnography is a written description of a particular culture, the custom, belief and behaviour based on information collected through field work.” (Harris and Johnson 2000).
The portfolio is a collection of documents a person, group, institution, organization, corporation, or the like which aims to document the development of a process to achieve the goals set
Post init hook in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, hooks are functions that are presented as a string in the __init__ file of a module. They are the functions that can execute before and after the existing code.
How to Create a Stage or a Pipeline in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Using CRM module, we can manage and keep track of all new leads and opportunities in one location. It helps to manage your sales pipeline with customizable stages. In this slide let’s discuss how to create a stage or pipeline inside the CRM module in odoo 17.
Decolonizing Universal Design for LearningFrederic Fovet
UDL has gained in popularity over the last decade both in the K-12 and the post-secondary sectors. The usefulness of UDL to create inclusive learning experiences for the full array of diverse learners has been well documented in the literature, and there is now increasing scholarship examining the process of integrating UDL strategically across organisations. One concern, however, remains under-reported and under-researched. Much of the scholarship on UDL ironically remains while and Eurocentric. Even if UDL, as a discourse, considers the decolonization of the curriculum, it is abundantly clear that the research and advocacy related to UDL originates almost exclusively from the Global North and from a Euro-Caucasian authorship. It is argued that it is high time for the way UDL has been monopolized by Global North scholars and practitioners to be challenged. Voices discussing and framing UDL, from the Global South and Indigenous communities, must be amplified and showcased in order to rectify this glaring imbalance and contradiction.
This session represents an opportunity for the author to reflect on a volume he has just finished editing entitled Decolonizing UDL and to highlight and share insights into the key innovations, promising practices, and calls for change, originating from the Global South and Indigenous Communities, that have woven the canvas of this book. The session seeks to create a space for critical dialogue, for the challenging of existing power dynamics within the UDL scholarship, and for the emergence of transformative voices from underrepresented communities. The workshop will use the UDL principles scrupulously to engage participants in diverse ways (challenging single story approaches to the narrative that surrounds UDL implementation) , as well as offer multiple means of action and expression for them to gain ownership over the key themes and concerns of the session (by encouraging a broad range of interventions, contributions, and stances).
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The Science of Learning: implications for modern teachingDerek Wenmoth
Keynote presentation to the Educational Leaders hui Kōkiritia Marautanga held in Auckland on 26 June 2024. Provides a high level overview of the history and development of the science of learning, and implications for the design of learning in our modern schools and classrooms.
1. Compiled by,
Rupa Gupta
Research Scholar, Regional Institute of Education, (NCERT),
Bhubaneswar
Under the Guidance of,
Prof. Gowramma I.P.
HOD & Professor, Regional Institute of Education, (NCERT),
Bhubaneswar
Dr. Elizabeth Gangmei
Associate Professor, Regional Institute of Education, (NCERT),
Bhubaneswar
2. Content:
❑ Focus Group Discussion:
⮚ Definition
⮚ Origin
⮚ Use
⮚ Characteristics
⮚ Types
❑ FGDs Design
❑ Steps in planning a focus group discussion
❑ Practical and ethical guidelines for FGDs
❑ Analyzing and reporting the information
❑ Exemplar Format of of FGD
❑ An Example of conducting FGDs
❑ An Example of analysis of FGSs
❑ Studies on Focus Group Discussion in Qualitative Research
❑ References
3. Definition:
• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are defined as
semi structured group discussions, used to obtain
in-depth information (qualitative data - insight)
from a group of people about a particular topic.
• The focus group discussion yields information
about people’s opinions, beliefs, attitudes, and
perceptions towards a product, service, concept,
advertisement, idea, or packaging.
4. Origin:
• The origin of the Focus Group was in sociology.
• Now, FG is used intensely in the marketing field,
• Also, it has been growing in popularity in another
areas.
• In social science, Robert Merton published the
first work using Focus Group. Paul Lazarsfeld
and others later introduced this technique in
marketing (Morgan, 1988).
5. Why use focus groups?
• To deepen understanding of quantitative data
•To investigate group attitudes and beliefs
•When there is believed to be a difference in power
between the researcher and participants
•To generate ideas at the exploratory stage
•To explore differences and commonalities
•To investigate complex ideas and behaviours
•To find solutions to problem
6. Characteristics of Focus Groups
• Agreement is not necessary or even desired in the focus
group
• Homogeneity, not heterogeneity, is most often sought
• Used as a research/evaluation tool
• Issues discussed are limited
• Groups are small (8-12)
• Multiple groups are conducted
• Neutral Facilitator
• Duration: 1 ½ to 2 hours
• Responses are recorded in detail
• Questions are pre-formulated
7. Types Focus Groups
1. Single focus group – This is the classical type of focus
group where all respondents are placed in one group to
interactively discuss the topic.
2. Two-way focus groups – This format involves using two
groups. One group actively discusses the topic and the
other group observes the first group and then discusses
their interactions.
3. Dual moderator focus groups – The moderators work
together with one moderator asking the questions and
leading the session and the other moderator ensuring that
all questions are asked and any new evolutions are
discussed further.
8. 4. Dueling moderator focus groups – The two moderators
purposefully take opposing sides on an issues or topic
to fuel discussion.
5. Respondent moderator focus group – One of the
respondents will temporarily act as the moderator
which changes the dynamics of the group.
6. Mini Focus Groups – This format uses smaller groups
of only 4-5 participants.
7. Teleconference or online focus groups – These formats
use conference calling, chat rooms or other online
means to conduct the focus group to allow for better
outreach to participants.
9. FGDs Design:
• Specific objectives of FGDs
✔ Which themes to be covered and for which purpose
• Location, number & timing of FGDs
✔ Where will be the venue?, How many times?, How
long will it be conducted?
• Composition of FGDs
✔ Participants selection (who will be covered?)
• Type of FGD
✔ Categorization according to (Age, Gender and
Diversity criteria)
10. Steps in planning a focus group discussion
Phase 1: Planning focus group
study
Phase 2: Conducting
focus group discussion
Phase 3: Analyzing
and reporting results
1. Define overall purpose of
research
2. List detailed information
objectives
3. Decide who should participate
4. Specify number and structure
of groups
5. Decide qualifications
participants
6. Prepare detailed discussion
guide
7. Organize sessions
and carry out
research
8. Analyze
discussions
9. Write report
10. Plan or recommend
any necessary
follow up
11.
12. Ethical considerations:
• Facilitators must treat all participants with courtesy and
respect.
• Facilitators must explain the nature of the research, why it is
occurring and what will happen with the results.
• FGD members must be allowed to ask questions before and
during the research.
• All participants must give consent.
• Ideally this should be written consent.
• Caretakers should sign consent for minors.
• Participants are volunteers, and must have the option to stop
their participation at any point in the discussion.
13. • Participants should be encouraged to speak freely.
• Participant information must be kept confidential.
• When citing them in your report, describe them as
opposed to writing their name. For example, “a 25 years
old person said...” If they agree in the consent process,
it’s ok to cite their first names.
• There must be no consequences for participants,
whatever their views - for example, teaching
methodologies, on their jobs, or access to health
services.
• Be aware of and respect cultural norms - e.g. women
and men might not mix in one group, or need to sit on
separate sides of the room.
14. Practical considerations:
• Two researchers should be present – one to interact with the
group, ask questions and make notes and one to thoroughly record
answers by hand, and on a recording device for accuracy.
• The researchers should be trained and fully versed on the contents
of the questionnaire.
• Researchers should be good listeners, and remain neutral on
issues.
• Researchers should speak the local language, or have a trusted
translator present.
• Have materials ready for the duration of field work-sufficient
copies of the questionnaire, communication materials for pre-
testing, pens, pencils, the recording device and batteries.
15. • The group should be representative of one target audience–caretakers,
teachers, health workers, or a sampling of “the community” that can include
a mix of community representation.
• Take care, however, to select community members who are equal in status to
one another, so they can speak freely.
• The focus group should be small–6-12 people.
• Schedule the FGD at a time that is convenient for the group.
• More people will attend, and they will be more focussed on the discussion if
they don’t have conflicting appointments.
• Schedule several FGDs for a representation of views if the geographic scope
of the research is wide.
• The discussion should take about an hour – if longer, people may lose energy
and interest.
16. • Provide some refreshments and if culturally expected, a
small incentive - for example, a small payment or token,
such as a t-shirt, refreshments, etc for participation.
• Know the participants - in your notes, record the
community, the number of people present, their role in the
community, their occupations, family information and any
other relevant information.
• Ask open-ended questions as much as possible, which give
people a chance to speak.
• They include openings such as “What do you think of”,
“Why do you believe that”, “What are people saying” as
opposed to “Yes or No” questions such as “Do you think...”
17. • Probe with follow-up questions if more information is needed.
• Ask a closing question such as “do you have more to add”, which allows
group members to give additional views.
• Let people speak–if the group begins discussing amongst members, allow
them some time to do this before bringing them to the next question.
• Ensure everyone has a chance to speak-sometimes one person may want to
dominate the conversation.
• Watch for visual cues from people-hands up, appearing frustrated with a
dominant speaker, trying to get your attention through eye contact –and
give them a chance to speak.
• Follow up and schedule FGDs after the communication activities have
been implemented, as a way to measure whether the intervention has had
an impact.
18. Analyzing and reporting the information:
• Clearly transcribe all of the interviews and use the
same coding tools for all.
• Keep clear, logical folders and records.
• Remove any identifying data from transcripts that
will be shared outside the research group (names,
specific titles).
• FGDs provide qualitative data, so look for and
compile general patterns in the responses from
within, and across groups.“Most people agreed
that...” or “Most people felt that...”
19. • Select quotes for the report from individuals that
represent the group.
• Triangulate the information with other data
sources–such as the key informant interviews, to
draw a clear picture of the issues and potential
solutions.
• Use the group’s suggestions to shape the
communication plan.
• Report the findings, by critically analyzing it.
20. Applying Focus Group Discussion Technique in
Classroom Activity:
In the experimental class, fifteen students could be engaged in five
times focus group discussion during the teaching-learning process in
a half of semester. Lecturer could gave thirty to forty-five minutes of
material explanation in the beginning of the class. Then, the students
could be divided into three groups to conduct focus group discussion
around thirty minutes. Below are the steps of the focus group
discussion;
1. Opening: Moderator could open the discussion by introducing
himself/herself and the assistant. Then, the moderator could ask the
rest of group member to introduce themselves. Thereafter, the
moderator could introduce the topic of discussion.
21. 2. Opening question: The moderator could give opening
question related to the topic to the group. To stimulate the
participants’ response, the moderator used open-ended
question.
3. Discussion: During the discussion, the moderator could keep
on asking some questions and reacting the participants’
response. It aimed to keep the discussion going on.
4. Ending question: The ending question could be delivered by
the moderator to direct the participants in giving final
opinion.
5. Reading summary and conclusion: The assistant moderator
could read the summary and conclusion at the end of
discussion.
22. Exemplar Format of FGD:
Phase Action
1. Opening Ice-breaker; explain purpose; ground rules; introductions
2. Warm-up Relate experience; stimulate group interaction; start with
least threatening and simplest questions
3. Main body Move to more threatening or sensitive and complex
questions; elicit deep responses; connect emergent data to
complex, broad participation
4. Closure End with closure-type questions; summarize and refine;
etc; invite final comments or insights; thank participants
23. An Example
Questions for a Focus Group on Virtual Learning Environment
Engagement Questions:
1) How much you are comfortable in using computers or mobile phones for
online classes?
2) How you express your views comfortably in online classes?
Exploration Questions:
3) Who assist you for taking online classes?
4) Do you find online exams and assessment more easy and convenient?
5) Do online classes motivate you, to learn well?
6) Does virtual learning is eco-friendly mode of learning?
7) Do virtual learning has made you more technologically friendly?
Exist Question:
8) Is there anything else you would like to say about virtual learning
environment?
26. • FGD is frequently used tool for qualitative approach to gain in depth
understanding of social issues. In a study of Mishra (2016) it is found that there
are many method of collection of data in the qualitative research method amongst
them FGD is one. Focus Group is a type of in-depth interview accomplished in a
group, whose meetings present characteristics defined with respect to the
proposal, size, composition, and interview procedures. Likewise, Kalyanpur and
Gowramma (2007) studied ‘Cultural Barriers to South Indian Families’ Access to
Services and Educational Goals for Their Children with Disabilities’. Using semi-
structured interviews and focus groups, a study of twelve parents of preschoolers
and young adults with disabilities in India revealed the cultural and social barriers
to families’ access to services and their educational goals for their child.
Concerns common to both groups included difficulty of accessing information on
services in a culture that continues to hold traditional negative perceptions of
disability and lacks the infrastructure for dissemination of information. Specific
concerns were related to setting educational and work-related goals for their
child, as the parents of the preschool children identified “learning to speak” and
the parents of the young adults “an appropriate job” as primary goals, within the
constraints of a multilingual, caste-based society.
27. • In the same way, FGD in Educational studies by Gizir (2007) emphasized
on the potential use of focus groups discussion within educational studies
and its importance for enriching educational research by reviewing the
main concepts and main processes of this data collection method. Whereas
in a Quasi-experimental design of research Nurmasitah et al., (2018)
conducted a study on ‘the efficacy of Focus Group Discussion in teaching
ESP speaking skill for prospective vocational school teacher’. The
objectives of the study were to implement the focus group discussion in
teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) speaking skill for prospective
Vocational School teacher and also to find out its effectiveness in
improving their English speaking skill in ESP course.The result showed
that the implementation of focus group discussion method in the
experimental class effectively increased the students’ speaking skill
compared to the control class.
• Thus, FGD allows to explore topics and to generate hypotheses and this
research method can be used separately or in conjunction with other
methods, to strengthen a research design.
28. References
Gizir, S. (2007). Focus Groups in Educational Studies. Mersin University Journal of the Faculty of
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