In Synchronous Online Focus Groups the Focus Group Happens in Real

question 37

True/False

In synchronous online focus groups the focus group happens in real time using chat rooms or focus group software. Using conferencing software the participants in the focus groups can all see each other; using other software the typed contributions of participants are visible to all participants.

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