Sampling in qualitative research

Title
Sampling in qualitative research
Publication Date
2004
Author(s)
Llewellyn, Gwynnyth
Sullivan, Gerard
Minichiello, Victor
Editor
Editor(s): Victor Minichiello, Gerard Sullivan, K Greenwood and R Axford
Type of document
Book Chapter
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Pearson Education Australia
Place of publication
Frenchs Forest, Australia
Edition
2
UNE publication id
une:4975
Abstract
As a result of reading this chapter you will have the knowledge to be able to: explain what is meant by non-probability sampling; identify some of the key principles associated with sampling in qualitative research; describe some of the different sampling options available in qualitative research; develop an understanding of theoretical sampling and how to use it; understand why qualitative studies rely on small sample sizes; identify issues associated with recruiting, accessing and maintaining relationships with informants.
Link
Citation
Handbook of Research Methods for Nursing and Health Science, p. 210-239
ISBN
9781740095969
1740095960
Start page
210
End page
239

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