In this session, Dr. Richard Krueger, a recognized authority on the use of focus group interviewing within the public and non-profit environment, will share how to conduct an online focus group, and help participants develop the skills and techniques useful in online focus group interviewing.

About the speaker: Richard Krueger is professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He is a recognized authority on the use of focus group interviewing within the public and non-profit environment. He has written seven books, authored many journal articles and lectured throughout the world. In addition, he is a former president of the American Evaluation Association. He holds a PhD degree in research methods and holds academic appointments in education, epidemiology, and public health. Although trained as a quantitative researcher, he was drawn to qualitative research and has spent the past forty years learning about, practicing, and teaching qualitative research. He served as the Evaluation Leader and Professor for the University of Minnesota Extension Service from 1981 to 2005. Since 2005 he has held a number of appointments at the University of Minnesota and at other Universities.

Dr. Richard Krueger