Focus groups in research: information gathering or real in-depth value?

This article aims to highlight the value of real in-depth inquiry against the often uninformed use by novice researchers. Focus groups are frequently regarded as a more economical way of gaining the individual opinions of the eight to twelve members of the group. An in-depth focus group clarifies u...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ansie Loots
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Free State 2009-01-01
Series:Acta Academica
Online Access:http://196.255.246.28/index.php/aa/article/view/1197