Gathering and Analyzing Focus Group Data
Focus groups are a common method of gathering feedback for needs assessments, program planning and/or evaluation.
This workshop will be presented in two parts. The first part will provide participants with practical information and tools for conducting focus groups. The approaches presented will improve the quality of data collection while supporting the use of ethically and culturally appropriate methods. The second part of the workshop will share strategies for analyzing and interpreting qualitative data and will provide tips for increasing the likelihood that the findings will be used. Participants will be provided with templates and tools that can be used in various settings.
Learning objectives
- Review the practical aspects of preparing for and holding a focus group or interview
- Designing valid and reliable questions
- Practice conducting a focus group
- Practice approaches to analyzing qualitative data
Who should attend
Program staff, managers, clients and volunteers involved in planning and evaluation of programs.
Agenda:
9:00 – 12:00: Conducting focus groups
12:45 – 3:00: Analyzing qualitative data
Date:
Friday, November 25th, 2011
9:00am - 3:00pm
Workshop Location:
Volunteer Manitoba Training Room
#207, 5 Donald St. S.
Fee: $100
Facilitator:
Bohdanna Kinasevych, Evaluation Consultant, Health in Common
For Information:
Delores Jansen, Registration Coordinator
phone: 204.477.5180 ext 221 (toll free) 888.922.4545
email: delores.jansen@volunteermanitoba.ca
Cancellation and final registration date: 7 days prior
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