A Major Disadvantage of the Focus Group Interview Is That

question 55

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of the focus group interview is that

• A) the decision maker cannot use the evidence as part of conclusive research
• B) participants feel uncomfortable in groups and are therefore less willing to express their views
• C) data is not provided for analysis
• D) scientific scrutiny is not possible

Comprehend the key principles of symbolic interactionism and its significance in understanding social behavior.

Analyze Talcott Parsons’s contributions to sociology, especially his four-step process and AGIL scheme.

Recognize the contributions of marginalized voices in Western sociological theory.

Compare and critique different sociological perspectives, such as functionalism and conflict theory, in explaining social phenomena like crime.

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