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Sagoe, Dominic – Qualitative Report, 2012
Over the past few years, the focus group method has assumed a very important role as a method for collecting qualitative data in social and behavioural science research. This article elucidates theoretical and practical problems and prospects associated with the use of focus groups as a qualitative research method in social and behavioural science…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Behavioral Science Research, Social Science Research, Qualitative Research

Pease, Paul L. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1983
In 1972 the New England College of Optometry instituted a new curriculum that provided accelerated optometric education leading to an O.D. degree for qualified candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the sciences. That experience is summarized. (MLW)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Admission Criteria, Allied Health Occupations Education, Comparative Analysis
McNamara, Thomas – 1978
Quasi-longitudinal data on student achievement, drawn from a computerized file on about 50,000 children, essentially consist of cross-sectional performance data analyzed in terms of length of program exposure while allowing for analysis of post-program performance on the basis of program exposure. The data are also analyzed according to the major…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Rating, Attendance Patterns, Compensatory Education