In the planning phase of developing a focus group interview:

a$)$ appropriate participants are selected and recruited.

b$)$ a moderator's guide is prepared to ensure that the actual focus group session is productive.

c$)$ follow$-$up questions appear in the guide to help the moderator elicit more information.

d$)$ using the moderator's guide, the first topic area is introduced to the participants.

e$)$ moderators give participants exercises to help stimulate conversation.