Which of the following is generally true when comparing focus group interviews with individual interviews?
A) Focus group interviews often take more time than individual interviews
B) Focus group interviews are conducted without structured questions
C) All participants must reach agreement for quality data from focus groups
D) Transcribing focus group interviews is often easier than individual interviews

Question

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Focus group interviews involve more participants, which can lead to more time needed for discussion and coordination.

Answer: B 
 Individual interviews are often conducted with a set of structured questions, while focus group interviews allow for more open-ended discussion.

Answer: C 
 Quality data can be obtained from both individual and focus group interviews, and consensus among all participants is not necessary.

Answer: D 
 Transcribing focus group interviews can be more difficult since multiple people may talk at once, interrupt each other, or speak over each other.

Which of the Following Is Generally True When Comparing Focus