SUMMARY
Don't overlook the critical importance of planning. The planning process
begins by identifying the purpose of the study. Then we decide if focus
group interviewing is the right method for the study. If it is, we identify
information-rich target audiences and decide on the number of focus groups
to be conducted. Idealistic designs are easy. Far more difficult is the
challenge of developing an effective design using scarce resources. Feedback
from colleagues, researchers, clients, and your target audience helps
you identify problems before they occur.
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