Moderating focus groups
Date:
22/05/2013 - 23/05/2013
Organised by:
NatCen Social Research
Presenter:
NatCen Social Research
Level:
Advanced (specialised prior knowledge)
Contact:
Building on participants' prior experience, this two day course gives participants an overview of the role and function of using focus groups as a method of data collection in qualitative research. It aims to equip them with additional skills and techniques necessary for facilitating focus groups to a high standard in applied research settings.
Course outline
Course content covers:
- the role and use of focus groups in social research
- designing focus groups
- focus group demonstration
- moderating with a topic guide
- the role of the moderator
- engaging group participants in the discussion, keeping focused on the research questions
- focus group practical sessions
- sample design for focus groups
- selection and recruitment of participants
Cost:
£650 or £520 to staff and students in academia
Website and registration:
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Qualitative Approaches (other), Moderating focus groups
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