GENERAL INFO

We are looking for Howard County residents to participate in an in-person focus group from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 5. Compensation for participation will be $250 (paid by PayPal or Venmo at the conclusion of the event). This focus group will take place in Columbia, MD; lite continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Masks and social distancing are encouraged but not required. If you have previously participated in one of our focus groups, you may not be eligible to participate in this event.

Eligible applicants will be contacted via email for a short Zoom interview during which you will be asked to demonstrate your ability to access our online polling platform, watch a short video, and respond accurately to several questions about that video.

Please be aware that if you are selected for the focus group, we will have to verify your identity for payment purposes. You will be asked to submit/show a legible copy/photo of your driver's license or Maryland ID (instructions will be provided for which portions can be redacted).

NOTE: If you are found to be rude/discourteous to our staff prior to or during the event, you are subject to disqualification from consideration or dismissal without pay.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION YOU MUST:

1) Have a valid Maryland Driver’s License or California ID;

2) Be a resident of Howard County;

3) Be able to read, write, and speak in English;

4) Be able to attend an in-person event in COLUMBIA, MD; and

5) Have a device (cell phone, tablet, or laptop) which can access our polling platform via the internet (free WiFi will be provided at the event).
QUESTIONNAIRE

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Phone number (please enter the 10-digit number without spaces or special characters):

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* 4. E-mail address:

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* 5. How old are you? (Listing an incorrect age will result in automatic disqualification.)

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* 6. Gender

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* 7. What is your race?

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* 8. Do you:

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* 9. With which political party do you most identify?

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* 10. With which ideology/political party do you most tend to agree?

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* 11. What is the highest level of education you've completed?

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* 12. What is your yearly household income?

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* 13. What is your current marital status?

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* 14. How many children do you have?

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* 15. What is your employment status?

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* 16. Job Title (If retired or unemployed, please list your former job title.)

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* 17. Which category best describes the industry in which you work? (If retired or unemployed, please make your selection based on your last job.)

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* 18. Do you supervise or manage anyone at your current job?

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* 19. Are you currently enrolled at a college/university?

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* 20. Do you work for any of the following entities/companies? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 21. Have you been sent to jail before?

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* 22. Do you have a valid state-issued photo ID (driver's license or ID card)?

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* 23. Are you a registered voter?

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* 24. Have you ever participated in a focus group, research study, or mock trial?

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* 25. What city do you live in?

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* 26. What COUNTY do you live in?

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* 27. How did you hear about this focus group?

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* 28. Both audio and video of this focus group will be recorded.  Will you be comfortable with this?

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* 29. Do you understand that failure to provide honest responses to this questionnaire or those administered at the event may result in removal from the event without pay?

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* 30. Please upload a clear and crisp photo of yourself for verification purposes.

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