SI CHEN EXAM 1 MBA 706 REVIEW
QUESTION SET WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ how many people does a focus group usually consist of?
Answer: 5-10
◉ what is the typical length of a focus group?
Answer: 1.5-2 hours
◉ focus group sessions are ________ and ___________
Answer: recorded, transcribed
◉ characteristics of design questions
Answer: -conversational
-clear, brief, jargon free
-seek feedback from professionals
-open/closed questions
-"think back" questions, not forward to the future
-8 to 12 questions or fewer
-allow sufficient time; 5 or 10 mins
, ◉ group composition of focus groups
Answer: -avoid power differentials
-homogeneity/heterogeneity
-strangers/acquaintances
-experts/novices
◉ before the focus group you should...
Answer: prepare yourself mentally, assemble equipment, and
arrange the room
◉ during the focus group you should...
Answer: -register participants
-make small talk
-have an introduction and transition
-have 3-5 key questions
-anticipate the flow and be aware of participants' limits
-control your reactions
-be comfortable with pause
-active listening but probe as needed
-avoid if possible: asking why, giving examples
◉ moderator skills
QUESTION SET WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ how many people does a focus group usually consist of?
Answer: 5-10
◉ what is the typical length of a focus group?
Answer: 1.5-2 hours
◉ focus group sessions are ________ and ___________
Answer: recorded, transcribed
◉ characteristics of design questions
Answer: -conversational
-clear, brief, jargon free
-seek feedback from professionals
-open/closed questions
-"think back" questions, not forward to the future
-8 to 12 questions or fewer
-allow sufficient time; 5 or 10 mins
, ◉ group composition of focus groups
Answer: -avoid power differentials
-homogeneity/heterogeneity
-strangers/acquaintances
-experts/novices
◉ before the focus group you should...
Answer: prepare yourself mentally, assemble equipment, and
arrange the room
◉ during the focus group you should...
Answer: -register participants
-make small talk
-have an introduction and transition
-have 3-5 key questions
-anticipate the flow and be aware of participants' limits
-control your reactions
-be comfortable with pause
-active listening but probe as needed
-avoid if possible: asking why, giving examples
◉ moderator skills