A jury is a group of citizens who come together to learn about an issue, question experts, and make recommendations. A study circle can include 5 to 20 people. A focus group usually includes 10-15 people. A jury consists of 12 to 24 members. TIME Forums meet once in a two-hour discussion.
Study circles meet usually weekly in two-hour discussions for a series of three to four sessions.
A focus group typically lasts about two hours. The jury process lasts four to five days. Focus group moderators lead the discussion by asking each group the same questions in the same sequence. Jury moderators lead the hearings. Typically, training ranges from 4 hours to 2 days.