BRWN-010054 - Focus Groups and Key Informant Interviews: Best Practices for Qualitative Data Collection

Preferred registration deadline: April 19th 3 CEUs/CPH units Qualitative evaluation approaches provide rich descriptions of people, programs, organizations, and systems. Using qualitative approaches can help you obtain information not garnered from quantitative data, adding color to the black and white numbers. This workshop will provide a practical introduction to two important qualitative approaches: key informant interviews and focus groups. We will discuss appropriate use of these methods, how to develop effective questions, and recruiting for and facilitating interviews and focus groups. Hands-on exercises will be used throughout the session to reinforce and practice concepts presented. General Admission: $50** Class size is limited to 30. **Discounted Admission is offered to current Brown School field instructors, Brown School adjunct faculty, recent Brown School graduates (2016-2018), full-time graduate students from other universities, and Washington University faculty and staff. Discounted admission is automatically defined by your role selection in your personal profile.