Guidance for resettlement staff on implementing quality data collection via focus group discussions
A focus group discussion (FGD) is a data collection method that involves a structured interview with a small group of six to twelve people. A moderator asks respondents both standardized and follow-up questions to collect information about their experiences, feelings, and preferences. This guide offers five steps you can take to plan focus group discussions, as well as additional tips and resources to help you in the process.
Introduction
Before you start thinking about what data you need to collect, whether through FGDs or other methods, it’s critical to first identify what you want to learn and why. Take adequate time to define purposeful monitoring and evaluation (M&E) questions, then identify what data you need to answer them, whether qualitative or quantitative.
