Focus Group Discussion Theory

What is the purpose of focus group discussions?

• To gather in-depth qualitative insights from a small group of participants on a specific topic or issue.

• To gather quantitative data from a small group

• To sell products to the participants

• To conduct a survey on a large population

6 Thinking Hats is a method of managing our brain to find solutions or ideas structurally.

• Wrong

• Correct

What is the role of the moderator (blue hats) in a focus group discussion?

• Taking notes and not contributing to the conversation

• Guiding the conversation and keeping the discussion on track

• Participating in the discussion as a regular member

• Interrupting and dominating the discussion

What is one of type of question that should be avoid in FGD?

• The issue of the main discussion

• Participants' perception to the issue

• Too personal socially awkward and controversial

• Data related to the issue

What is the importance of having a skilled moderator in a focus group discussion?

• To discourage open and honest communication among participants

• To make the discussion more chaotic and unproductive

• To ensure that only one participant dominates the conversation

• To ensure that the conversation stays on track and all participants have an opportunity to speak.

What makes an FGD failed?

• The moderator fluent in speaking English.

• Every participant uses 6 thinking hats appropriately.

• Speaks inappropriate useful expressions because everyone has an ego and does not control themselves during the discussion.

Black is a color of the hats to come with............ opinion

• creative

• optimistic

• feeling

• critical