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Focus groups

Publication Year

2006

Author(s)

  • Zarinpoush, Fataneh
  • Gotlib Conn, Lesley
  • Canada Volunteerism Initiative

Keywords

  • Research
  • Methods
  • Checklists

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Alternate Title

Tip Sheet #1

Description

This tip sheet explains what a focus group is, when it should be used and how participants should be selected. It lists the steps to take before conducting a focus group session, during a session and after a session to ensure reliable and useful results. A checklist and a list of additional resources are included.

Also available in French

Notes

Funded through the Community Participation Directorate of the Department of Canadian Heritage as part of the Canada Volunteerism Initiative.

Publisher

Imagine Canada

Issue #

no. 1

Series

Tip sheet (Volunteer Canada. Community Support Centre)

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