What does "focus group" mean?

A group of people, sampled from a larger population, interviewed in open session for market research or political analysis.

Focus group

Common synonyms include: academic cohorts, discussion circle, focus panel, panel, study circle, target population group.

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A group of people, sampled from a larger population, interviewed in open session for market research or political analysis.

Coined by psychologist and marketing expert Ernest Dichter.