Collecting information from groups

Jill Sweeney, G. Soutar, D. Hauscknecht, R. Dallin, L.W. Johnson

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Abstract

This paper examines the impact of personal computers when collecting qualitative data in exploratory research. Specifically, two alternative qualitative data collection techniques were compared: traditional focus groups and groups using the Group Support Systems (GSS) technology, in which participants input their responses through a computer terminal. The two types of sessions were compared in terms of general impressions, attitudes and feelings at three levels; that of the respondents, the moderators and the researchers. In addition, the efficiency of the groups in terms of the amount of information produced was examined. In summary it was felt that the GSS groups had substantial advantages over the traditional focus group in the case of a typical exploratory research study. The results and future research directions are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)397-411
JournalJournal of the Market Research Society
Volume39
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1997

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