MEDRADSC 3X03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, Analysis Of Variance, Summary Statistics

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Medical Radiation Sciences
• Course: MEDRADSC 3X03
• Professor: Orest Ostapiak, Thomas Farrell

Document Summary

1-2 hr conversation moderated by 2 researchers (a moderator & a note-taker) The moderator must ensure that the discussion moves forward at an appropriate pace & no individual dominates the conversation. Access respondents feelings, beliefs, & experiences not usually available in single subject interview. These might be more easily revealed via social interactions. It is possible to explore political differences within a group. Little control over the group interaction except to keep focused. It is more difficult to schedule a large # of busy people to a single meeting. Confidentiality & anonymity aren"t assured due to the sharing in a group. Types of focus group discussion: brainstorming: almost completely unstructured. Is this a good summary of the discussion. Of all the topics covered what is most important to you. Structured discussions: a formal template is used to guide the discussion with clear objectives & deliverables.