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Peer reviewedBers, Trudy H. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1994
Describes the uses of focus groups (i.e., a form of qualitative research involving a small group of respondents and moderator in an unstructured group discussion) in community college research. Discusses what can be learned from focus groups, focus group projects conducted in several community colleges, and problems researchers may encounter.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Evaluation Methods, Focus Groups, Qualitative Research
Peer reviewedPalmer, Jim – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1994
Provides an annotated bibliography of 14 recent ERIC documents on focus group applications in higher education. Includes documents describing colleges that have used focus groups to assess employer and public attitudes toward the college, assess institutional effectiveness, develop programs and curricula, and learn about student experiences. Lists…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Evaluation Methods, Focus Groups, Higher Education
