focus group
noun
: a small group of people whose response to something (such as a new product or a politician's image) is studied to determine the response that can be expected from a larger population
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Generally, researchers using this method collect data through interviews, focus groups, or by observing people in their natural settings.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
This includes regular market research and focus groups, as well as in-depth analysis of our online customer reviews and social media engagement.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Afterward, Ikea hosted three additional focus group sessions based on walkthroughs of the model.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Data is gathered from different sources such as surveys, focus groups, customer transactions and more.
—Jose Giammattei, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
This includes regular market research and focus groups, as well as in-depth analysis of our online customer reviews and social media engagement.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Afterward, Ikea hosted three additional focus group sessions based on walkthroughs of the model.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Data is gathered from different sources such as surveys, focus groups, customer transactions and more.
—Jose Giammattei, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Focus group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus%20group. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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