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Focus Group Methodology is an introductory text which leads readers through the entire process of designing a focus group study, from conducting interviews to analysing data and presenting the findings. It also includes discussions on cross-cultural and virtual focus group.
Liamputtong presents clear, practical advice in simple terms which will be appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are undertaking research, making this an ideal starter text for anyone new to focus group research.
Like her previous book, Researching the Vulnerable, Liamputtong's latest work pays close attention to research ethics and will also be of great interest to researchers who are working with different social groups – such as women, men, older people, children and ethnic groups – and anybody who is engaging in cross-cultural research.
Illustrated with case studies and examples throughout, this is a perfect introduction to focus group methods for students and new researchers alike.
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
Chapter Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about:
- Transcribing data derived from traditional focus groups
- Data analysis methods
- Analysis of virtual focus group data
In any piece of research, there will be a time when the researchers have to manage the data they have collected and begin making sense of it. Focus group research is no exception. In this chapter, I will discuss how ...
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