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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Our focus groups with middle and high school students in Wisconsin revealed that few students find these online career planning programs at school helpful.
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Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderated the focus groups.
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Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
19 June 2026
The group used polling, focus groups and conversations with supporters of the changes to come up with the initiative.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Surveys and focus groups reflect intention; behavior data reflects reality.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderated the focus groups.
—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
19 June 2026
The group used polling, focus groups and conversations with supporters of the changes to come up with the initiative.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Surveys and focus groups reflect intention; behavior data reflects reality.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Focus group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus%20group. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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