When such a pair of questions is found, it is placed on a separate cleared part of the table. Other questions are then found which also ask for the same information, or information which is very closely related. Questions are grouped only where they serve the same function, and not because they are about related topics or have similar wording. 2.4 The collators then choose from each group of questions one which captures the theme, and which can be answered on the scale used. The questions are written up on a chalkboard or piece of butcher paper.
Space is left at the right for measures of average and spread.
At the end of the questions are added a number of open-ended questions to be answered with a few words or a sentence. The wording depends upon the type of information being sought. As an example, suppose the GFA is being used to gather reactions to a proposal. Write down the three major strengths of the proposal Write down the three major weaknesses of the proposal Write down the two or three specific changes which you think would do the most to increase the usefulness of the proposal. 3 Answer the questions Group members answer questions individually.