Submit the Focus Group Protocol Template that includes:

• Questions on facts
• Questions on feelings
• Questions on meanings
• Questions on actions
• A closing

Also, write a reflection:

• Explain why you designed your focus group the way you did in the protocol template.
• Refer to resources to support your interview protocol choices.

Focus Group Protocol Template

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Problem Statement What methods could be used to increase female and minority.
Number of groups to be held: 7 Number of participants per group: 8	Description of setting for the group(s):	Description of participants: (Add to or revise the list below) Experts/Key informants: Key Stakeholders: Senior staff: Board members: Other:
Script
Welcome: [Type here. This statement should thank the participants for coming and introduce the facilitator and co-facilitator. Also, provide any instructions such as location of rest rooms. If snacks or beverages are available, provide instructions about those also]
Overview of the topic: [Type here. Briefly describe the purpose of the research and why these participants were selected.]
Ground rules:[Type here.]
Opening question: [Type here.]
Main questions: [Type here. Provide eight to 10 broad open-ended questions and possible sub-questions to guide the discussion]
Closing statement: [Type here. This statement should thank the participants for attending and for their contributions to the discussion. Also provide any directions for receiving incentives, and any other logistics.]