Using cognitive interviewing to design survey questions about democracy
Asking follow-up questions can help make sure that poll respondents are interpreting questions as intended.
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How quantitative methods can supplement a qualitative approach when working with focus groups
In a recent project involving focus groups, we tested out quantitative as well as qualitative research methods.
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How focus groups informed our study about nationalism and international engagement in the U.S. and UK
We convened 26 focus groups in the U.S. and UK and asked participants to share their views about local, national and international issues.
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