Analyzing and Reporting Focus Group Results

Richard Krueger is professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He is an internationally recognized authority on the use of focus group interviewing within the public environment. For 25 years he served as evaluation leader for the University of Minnesota Extension Service followed by 10 years teaching graduate courses in program evaluation and research methodology. He is a former president of the American Evaluation Association and a member of the Qualitative Research Consultants Association. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. In his spare time he repairs his motorcycle, swaps stories with friends, and shops for tools at the local hardware store. Maybe you've seen him there.

PART ONE: THE FOUNDATION Introduction to Analysis Critical Ingredients of Qualitative Analysis Analysis Principles of Particular Importance to Focus Group Research Analysis Considerations for Focus Group Research PART TWO: DOING ANALYSIS The Analysis Process Tools and Equipment for Making Analysis Easier Questions Focus Group Analysts Must Face Strategies Used by Experts Advice for First-Timers PART THREE: SHARING RESULTS Principles of Reporting Written Reports Oral Reports PART FOUR: POSTSCRIPT