Train the data collection team on survey objectives and tools prior to each data collection exercise Training is required prior to any data collection exercise. Even staff with extensive experience in data collection should be trained on the specific objectives, tools and protocol for each exercise. The following guidance is...
Include two to three groups to represent each perspective
Include two to three groups or individuals to represent each perspective or comparison group You will need two to three focus group discussions to represent a particular perspective. The number of interviews or discussions required depends on the level of representation and types of comparisons you desire from the data....
Use purposeful sampling when collecting qualitative data
Purposeful sampling is appropriate for qualitative data collection, such as focus group discussions or semistructured interviews. Purposeful, also known as nonrandom, sampling is the selection of participants based on their knowledge, perspective or other characteristics of interest (e.g., females or males, young or old, very poor or better off). ...