Focus Group Characteristics
• 8 - 12 members (usually paid)
• homogeneous in terms of demographics and
socioeconomic factors but heterogeneous views
• experience related to product or issue being
discussed
• 1 1/2 –2 hour session
• 1-way mirror/client may sit behind
• qualified moderator
• conversation may be video and/or audiotaped
OR notes may be taken