focus group
noun
: a small group of people whose response to something (such as a new product or a politician's image) is studied to determine the response that can be expected from a larger population
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Changes to the cone graphic, and all hurricane center communication tools, are heavily researched with focus groups and social scientists studying how best to convey information quickly.
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Kimberly Miller, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
But the former Vice President understood the assignment, nodded along, and made clear that this part of his family brief wasn’t one for focus groups or workshopping.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 June 2024
In all, Republican-leaning voters in our focus group felt that elections can't be trusted.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 17 May 2024
The survey provided support for one of Mayor Karen Bass’ primary efforts to address the city’s housing challenges, with the caveat that there was little awareness of her plan in focus groups until it was described.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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Kimberly Miller, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
But the former Vice President understood the assignment, nodded along, and made clear that this part of his family brief wasn’t one for focus groups or workshopping.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 June 2024
In all, Republican-leaning voters in our focus group felt that elections can't be trusted.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 17 May 2024
The survey provided support for one of Mayor Karen Bass’ primary efforts to address the city’s housing challenges, with the caveat that there was little awareness of her plan in focus groups until it was described.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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“Focus group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus%20group. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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