TY - JOUR
T1 - Using on-line bulletin boards to gather preliminary information
AU - Kelley, Kathleen
AU - Govindasamy, Ramu
AU - Hyde, Jeffrey
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Internet bulletin-board sessions can be used to collect preliminary, qualitative data. This method allows Extension personnel to gather responses from stakeholders about potential programming, consumer needs and desires, and preference for program delivery method without assembling participants in one location. Several other advantages exist, including time available for moderators and researchers to review participants submissions and ability to alter questions, if needed. Disadvantages, compared to traditional face-to-face focus group session, exist; however, certain shortcomings can be overcome. Preliminary data collected can help Extension personnel identify issues to explore further including programming and opportunities for stakeholders.
AB - Internet bulletin-board sessions can be used to collect preliminary, qualitative data. This method allows Extension personnel to gather responses from stakeholders about potential programming, consumer needs and desires, and preference for program delivery method without assembling participants in one location. Several other advantages exist, including time available for moderators and researchers to review participants submissions and ability to alter questions, if needed. Disadvantages, compared to traditional face-to-face focus group session, exist; however, certain shortcomings can be overcome. Preliminary data collected can help Extension personnel identify issues to explore further including programming and opportunities for stakeholders.
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84872224345
SN - 1077-5315
VL - 50
JO - Journal of Extension
JF - Journal of Extension
IS - 6
M1 - 6TOT6
ER -