An in-depth comparison of computer-mediated and conventional focus group discussions

International Journal of Market Research

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 131-162

  Reid, Donna J ^a   Reid, Fraser J M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 14944369829     PISSN: 14707853     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/147078530504700204     Document Type: Review

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