Focus Groups As Used By EPA For Economics Projects (Renewal)

This generic information collection request (ICR) allows for focus groups and one-on-one interviews related to economics projects primarily for survey development. Focus groups are groups of individuals brought together for moderated discussions on a specific topic or issue. These groups are typically formed to gain insight and understanding of attitudes and perceptions held by the public surrounding an issue. One-on-one interviews, as the term implies, are individual interviews in which a respondent is generally asked to review materials and provide feedback on their content and design as well as the thought processes that the materials invoke. Focus groups and one-on-one interviews (hereafter referred to collectively as “focus groups”) used as a qualitative research tool have three major purposes: (1) To better understand respondents’ attitudes, perceptions and emotions in response to specific topics and concepts; (2) To obtain respondent information useful for better defining variables and measures in later quantitative studies; and (3) To further explore findings obtained from quantitative studies. Through these focus groups, the Agency will be able to gain a more in-depth understanding of the public’s attitudes, beliefs, motivations and feelings regarding specific issues and will provide invaluable information regarding the quality of draft survey instruments. Focus group discussions are necessary and important steps in the design of a quality survey.

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Coastal New England Focus Group

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Environmental Management - Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting