P$16.$ A moderator's guide is:

the interactive process of the researcher and moderator discussing the

subjects' comments and$/$or responses to the topics that were the subject of

the focus group session.

the systematic procedure of taking individual responses and grouping them

into larger theme categories or patterns of expressions.

the interviewer's ability to articulate questions in a direct and clear manner.

a detailed outline of the topics, questions and sub$-$questions used by the

moderator to lead the focus group session.