How To Run A Focus Group

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Focus groups are a great way to gather information from a group. They can be used for program planning, needs assessments, evaluations, preliminary research, defining research questions, learning more about a topic, community development, etc. However, in order to ensure that useful data emerges, care needs to be taken in how the data is collected. Come and learn the basics of how to set up an interview guide and moderate discussions. Participants will have a chance to role play the dynamics of a focus group and learn tips about how to work with "difficult" groups more effectively.

Participants Will Learn:

• Developing interview guides
• Moderation tips
• Strategies for working with "difficult" groups

Who Should Attend:

• Those planning on using focus group methodologies in their work
• Those wanting to improve on their moderation skills
• Front line providers
• Researchers interesting in focus group methodologies
• Community members
• Students