Moderating Focus Groups is indispensable for those who want to improve their focus group moderating skills. Based on years of experience in moderating and training others to moderate, Richard A. Krueger offers scores of tips and sound advice on how to become a master in leading focus groups. The book is an easy-to-read overview of critical skills needed by moderators, the various approaches that successful moderators use, and strategies for handling difficult situations. Rookie moderators will find this book is an invaluable guide, and veteran moderators will discover tips and strategies for honing their skills.
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This volume is indispensable for those who want to improve their focus group moderating skills. Based on years of experience in moderating and training others to moderate, Richard Krueger offers tips and sound advice on how to gain expertise in leading focus groups.
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Preface About This Book Guiding Principles of Moderating What You Need to Do Before the Focus Group What You Need to Do During the Focus Group Selecting the Moderator Personal Qualities of Moderators Roles of Moderators Problems Encountered by Moderators People Problems Assistant Moderator Responsibilities Taking Notes and Recording the Discussion The Rapid Focus Group Rate Yourself - Check Sheets for Moderating Improving Your Moderating Skills Teaching Others to Moderate
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780761908210
Publisert
1997-09-10
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Inc
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
177 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
136

Forfatter

Biographical note

Richard Krueger is professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He is an internationally recognized authority on the use of focus group interviewing within the public environment. For 25 years he served as evaluation leader for the University of Minnesota Extension Service followed by 10 years teaching graduate courses in program evaluation and research methodology. He is a former president of the American Evaluation Association and a member of the Qualitative Research Consultants Association. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.  In his spare time he repairs his motorcycle, swaps stories with friends, and shops for tools at the local hardware store. Maybe you’ve seen him there.