A Drawback of Using Focus Groups as a Method of Data

question 91

Multiple Choice

A drawback of using focus groups as a method of data collection is that:

• A) it involves a long data gathering process.
• B) it involves a very high cost per contact made in the study.
• C) it suits only those studies that have a small sample size.
• D) it represents a rigid technique that cannot be tailored to the needs of individual projects.

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Definitions:

Secure Attachments

A type of attachment characterized by feelings of safety and security in relationships, often resulting from caregiver's consistent responsiveness to an infant's needs.

Anxious-Ambivalent

A type of attachment style characterized by intense emotional dependence on others, fear of rejection, and insecurity in personal relationships.

Avoidant

Characterized by a withdrawal from social interactions and an avoidance of emotional connections, often as a defense mechanism.

Mothers Leave

Time off work granted to a mother around the birth or adoption of a child to care for the newborn or newly adopted child, often referred to as maternity leave.