focus group
noun
: a small group of people whose response to something (such as a new product or a politician's image) is studied to determine the response that can be expected from a larger population
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In fact, amid broader vaccine hesitancy following the pandemic, the CDC held focus groups to craft a new message.
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
If people take the time to complete surveys or participate in focus groups, that is a positive signal that the brand is healthy and appealing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The company offers a suite of services designed to inform better decision-making through its consultancy work, utilizing a selection of tools, including survey research, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and customer feedback systems.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Surveys, focus groups, and Q&A sessions are also good tools for actively encouraging input from parents and community members.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
If people take the time to complete surveys or participate in focus groups, that is a positive signal that the brand is healthy and appealing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The company offers a suite of services designed to inform better decision-making through its consultancy work, utilizing a selection of tools, including survey research, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and customer feedback systems.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Surveys, focus groups, and Q&A sessions are also good tools for actively encouraging input from parents and community members.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Focus group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus%20group. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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