Module 12 - Sampling in Qualitative Research

Question 1

Purposive sampling

Answer 1

Selection of units of analysis according to their relevance for the research question

Question 2

Extreme/deviant case sampling

Answer 2

Sampling a case that is particularly troublesome/enlightening

Question 3

Typical case sampling

Answer 3

Sampling a case that is typical for the field of interest

Question 4

Critical case sampling

Answer 4

Sampling a case that is special and where theory can be tested/built

Question 5

Maximum variation sampling

Answer 5

Sampling to ensure a wide variation in terms of interests

Question 6

Criterion sampling

Answer 6

Sampling all units that meet particular criterion

Question 7

Theoretical sampling

Answer 7

Explore confirming or disconfirming cases or generate a theory or concepts (inductive&iterative)

Question 8

Snowball sampling

Answer 8

Sampled participants propose other participants

Question 9

Opportunistic sampling

Answer 9

Capitalising on opportunities to collect data from certain individuals

Question 10

Stratified purposive sampling

Answer 10

Sampling of usually typical case or individuals within subgroup of interest