Define the client's objective and develop the research purpose and learning aims statement. Read through the following descriptions of research phases, and match them with the step in the research process the description represents. Steps numbered 1-6.

You decided to move forward with qualitative, primary research: focus groups

You write out three broad research questions to guide you as you move forward

You draft a focus group discussion guide, informed by your research questions

You determine a method for recruiting participants that represent your desired target audience, and conduct the focus groups

Your read through transcripts from the focus groups, go through the coding process, and determine themes

You develop a report that meaningfully depicts your findings to resonate with the client and the client's situation/challenge