A Focus Group

question 65

Multiple Choice

A focus group:

• A) consists of an interviewer and a subject discussing a single topic of interest.
• B) is not useful for testing hypotheses.
• C) typically consists of four to six members.
• D) requires selecting members with different socioeconomic backgrounds.
• E) involves having subjects fill out a survey on one topic.

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Definitions:

Qualifying Relative

A tax designation for individuals who do not meet the qualifying child criteria but meet other IRS tests for dependency, affecting taxpayer deductions and credits.

Taxpayer's Household

The group of individuals, typically family members, who live with the taxpayer and may affect the taxpayer's tax filings and deductions.

Marital Status

An individual’s legal partnership status, such as single, married, divorced, or widowed.

Tax Purposes

Pertaining to or in order to comply with tax laws and regulations.