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Jacobi, Maryann – NASPA Journal, 1991
Explores limits of quantitative research methods and introduces qualitative approach, focus groups, as alternative information-collection tool for student personnel administrators. Presents two research projects where focus groups were used. Maintains that focus group approach has several advantages, including cost effectiveness, emphasis on…
Descriptors: College Housing, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Participatory Research