Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In Focus group discussions, the moderator is supposed to provide a liberal climate for participants to open up.

Statement II: Participants of focus group discussions should rant individual experiences for comparison.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Key Points

Statement I states that in focus group discussions, the moderator is supposed to provide a liberal climate for participants to open up.

• In focus group discussions, the role of the moderator is to create an open and permissive environment where participants feel comfortable expressing their opinions, thoughts, and experiences.
• The moderator should encourage active participation, ensure all participants have an equal opportunity to speak and establish a non-judgmental atmosphere.

This statement is true. 

Statement II states that participants of focus group discussions should rant individual experiences for comparison.

•  While participants in focus group discussions share their experiences, the purpose is not to rant or engage in complaining or excessive negativity.
• The goal is to facilitate a constructive and insightful discussion where participants can share their perspectives, insights, and personal experiences related to the topic of discussion.
• The aim is to gather qualitative data, explore different viewpoints, and generate meaningful insights through group interaction.

This statement is false.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.