The moderator refers to the person who facilitates the focus group interactions SOURCE. In the current research, the moderator will prepare a focus group discussion guide outlining the key issues and major areas to be addressed in the discussions in order to remain focussed on the topic being explored. The moderator plays a leadership role in guiding group discussions as they unfold. The moderator must be in possession of some skills based on the possibilities of online communications including non-standard uses of text such as emoticons in order to bring the group activity to the desired level which include among others the ability to minimise bias, rapport building among participants, manage group dynamics associated with various personalities, …show more content…
No participant under the age of 18 will be allowed to take part in the discussions therefore, student participants will need to confirm whether they are above 18 or not (the majority age where one is able to make decisions on his/her …show more content…
Sampling is the statistical process of selecting a subset called a “sample” from a population of interest for purposes of making observations and statistical inferences about the population (Bhattacherjee, 2012: 65). In other words it is the process of selecting a portion of the population to represent the entire population (Polit and Beck, 2012:742). It is extremely important to choose a sample that is truly representative of the population so that the inferences derived from the sample can be generalised back to the population of interest. During the sampling process, the researcher identifies the individuals or respondents who will participate in the research known as the target population. Normally, the requirement is that the sample must be as representative of the population as possible (Wiid and Diggines,
Two sampling methods include mail surveys and convenience sampling, a variation of a nonprobability sample. Mail surveys, inexpensive way to contact individuals over a large geographical area, provide anonymity to the respondent, and eliminate interview bias. Convenience sampling, a nonprobability sample, the only criteria is the convenience of the unit to the researcher, fast and uncomplicated, but the sampling error not determined.
This is very essential to maintain orderliness and respect among participants. As co-facilitators, we could have informed group members that we would be jotting down important points to help us with summarizing because this might lead to some group members being anxious. A study by Wales, Kelly, Wilson and Crisp (2014) has identified three strategies which health care professionals, especially nurses, can use to develop their facilitation skills, which include critical reflection, critical feedback and the use of a co-facilitation model. This group facilitation project has helped me to recognise the need to improve my motivational interviewing skills, such as the use of affirmation and effective use of group dynamics, in order to better guide group members towards achieving their set goals.
Then, K.L., Rankin, J.A. & Ali, E. (2014). Focus group research: What is it and how can it be used? Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 24(1), 16–22.
Random representative sampling is a method of sampling that uses random selection to obtain its samples. By making sure that everybody has an equal chance at being selected, random representative sampling ensures diverse samples. Using the example in paragraph one, a random representative sample allows you find the statistics on all the company’s employees without interviewing all them. Random representative sampling is important for getting accurate poll results because it allows you to find the view of a population while making sure that the poll is not biased in any way.
Let’s say you want to do research to learn about the causes of drug use among teenagers in Connecticut. Explain how you could create a sample of teens to study using random sampling, convenience sampling, and snowball sampling, and discuss a limitation of each sampling method.
In statistics, a population is a collection of individuals, things, events, etc. The population is the topic that one wants to make inferences on, whereas a sample is a subset of the population that is being collected—to be studied. After the sample is studied in statistics, one draws an inference of the population. There are four general sampling methods used in statistics: representative sample, random sample and quasi-random sample, stratified and quota sample, convenience sample, and purposive sample. A representative sample should be unbiased and thus properly indicate a characteristic of the entire population. In a random sample nothing is biased; in other words, every individual, thing or event in the population has the same chance of being selected for the sample. Therefore, because of the randomness of the sampling, the selection of one item from the population in no way effects the selection of another item. A quasi-random sample is simply a number (nth), which is
Audience Relevance: We are all adults already and we are given all the responsibilities of an adult and we are more than privileged to know what rights are being given to us and which are not.
...the information, their experiences, queries and how new intervention can be used within their working context. Therefore, it can encourage the group for the interaction.
...rs to deal with any problems that arise from the group. It is important for them to be alert to the risks of the group. To reduce any unnecessary risks, I will understand each member’s limits, respect their requests, be invitational and not dictatorial, describe their behavior and not be judgmental, and avoid harsh verbal confrontations. These risks will also be discussed during the initial session of the group. I will counteract psychological risks by using various techniques such as blocking, caring confrontation, questioning, and assessing. I have taken precautionary measures as well by contacting my mentors and consultants and alerting them about the risks of the group I am running. If there is an ethical or legal concern, it will be documented and taken to a clinical supervisor. In addition, I have liability protection and malpractice insurance in place.
The father of quantitative analysis, Rene Descartes, thought that in order to know and understand something, you have to measure it (Kover, 2008). Quantitative research has two main types of sampling used, probabilistic and purposive. Probabilistic sampling is when there is equal chance of anyone within the studied population to be included. Purposive sampling is used when some benchmarks are used to replace the discrepancy among errors. The primary collection of data is from tests or standardized questionnaires, structured interviews, and closed-ended observational protocols. The secondary means for data collection includes official documents. In this study, the data is analyzed to test one or more expressed hypotheses. Descriptive and inferential analyses are the two types of data analysis used and advance from descriptive to inferential. The next step in the process is data interpretation, and the goal is to give meaning to the results in regards to the hypothesis the theory was derived from. Data interpretation techniques used are generalization, theory-driven, and interpretation of theory (Gelo, Braakmann, Benetka, 2008). The discussion should bring together findings and put them into context of the framework, guiding the study (Black, Gray, Airasain, Hector, Hopkins, Nenty, Ouyang, n.d.). The discussion should include an interpretation of the results; descriptions of themes, trends, and relationships; meanings of the results, and the limitations of the study. In the conclusion, one wants to end the study by providing a synopsis and final comments. It should include a summary of findings, recommendations, and future research (Black, Gray, Airasain, Hector, Hopkins, Nenty, Ouyang, n.d.). Deductive reasoning is used in studies...
Often uses random sampling to select a large statistically representative sample from which generalizations can be drawn.
The concluding scene of Two kinds consists of Jing-Mei Woo explaining to us how she was never able to gain the approval of her mother, and how she seemed to fail her often. The singer of "Perfect" by Simple Plan seems to go through the same scenario. Never able to satisfy his father regardless of how hard he tried, it seemed as if the father did not love him because of his imperfection. I connected this song with the short story because of the similarities in both the parents, and child's view point.
After completing the group task of preparing a presentation on, transferring individual facilitation skills into a group work setting I will critically reflect upon my own participation. I will evaluate my self-awareness while working in the group, as well as those around me. The way that I personally dealt with any issues that arose within the group and how that affected the group dynamics. I will also briefly discuss the roles in which each member of the group took and how role allocation affected, the group dynamics and the working relationships. Finally I will evaluate my work having discussed it with my fellow group members.
The key to good research is preparation, preparation, and preparation. Hence, the key to making good sampling choices is preparation. Trochim (2008) defines sampling as the drawing of a sample (a subset) from a population (the full set). In our everyday lives we all draw samples without realising it. For instance, when one decides to taste some unfamiliar food or drink that is some form of sampling. Williams (2003 74) posits that “Sampling is a search for typicality). On the other hand, (Clark: 2006 87) defines sampling as “a process of drawing a number of individual cases from a larger population”. According to (Chiromo: 2006 16), “a sample is a smaller group or subset of the population”.
a. Sampling Design: which deals with the method of selecting items to be observed for researcher`s study.