What Is One of the Major Disadvantages of Using Focus

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major disadvantages of using focus groups compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?

• A)There is always the problem of the “interviewer effect.”
• B)There is always the problem of the “polarization effect.”
• C)Accessing some individuals or groups may prove to very difficult.
• D)The sources may be biased.
• E)A fairly limited range of research questions can be addressed with this technique.

Gain insights into the proportion of U.S. health spending paid by private and public insurance.

Grasp the impact of rapidly rising health care costs on employers and the labor market.

Recognize the dual health care system in the United States and its implications for care quality and access.

Understand the role and objectives of Medicaid and Medicare within the U.S. health care system.

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Definitions:

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Performance Appraisal

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Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

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