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Sampling in Qualitative Research

13 October, 2015 - 14:10

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Define nonprobability sampling, and describe instances in which a researcher might choose a nonprobability sampling technique.
  2. Describe the different types of nonprobability samples.

Qualitative researchers typically make sampling choices that enable them to deepen understanding of whatever phenomenon it is that they are studying. In this section we’ll examine the strategies that qualitative researchers typically employ when sampling as well as the various types of samples that qualitative researchers are most likely to use in their work.