Which group discussion technique involves a large number of respondents who may be participating in the discussion remotely? Focus groups can be held remotely, they can answer questions on a live stream or chat to make sure all candidates are participating but also able to be in their area of choice. Group discussions are a popular type of research because they allow candidates to hear or see each others responses to the same questions. Being able to hear why someone thinks about the same situation you do, but differently, opens up growth and understanding for how things can be used.