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HLTH 490 Test 1 Topic 64
Sampling in Qualitative Research I
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
02/08/2009

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Term
purposive sampling
Definition
identify topic of interest and then seek individuals who are likely to have relevant info.
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purposive criterion sampling
Definition
when there are a number of criteria to be applied in the selection of a sample
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Is purposive sampling used widely by qualitative researchers or by quantitative researchers?
Definition
qualitative
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Qualitative researchers make subjective judgments regarding the individuals to select on the basis of likelihood of what?
Definition
that they will be able to provide needed info.
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Do all qualitative researches seek diversity in their samples?
Definition
no; most like homogeneous samples
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In a qualitative study, is the sole purpose for collecting demographic data to assist in the selection of participants?
Definition
no
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