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Suggest measures to minimize the influence of the researcher in the process of collecting data through focus group discussion.

  • UPSC 2022
  • Research Methods and Analysis

A focus group discussion (FGD) is a moderated discussion, typically among 6 to 12 participants, on a specified topic, in which the data generated arise from interaction between participants rather than from an individual's isolated response to a researcher's question.

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  • Measures Targeting the Moderator's Own Conduct
  • Measures Built into Design and Setting
  • Measures for Recording and Analysis
  • Why This Matters for the Data's Validity

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