Locating Respondents in Qualitative Research

question 40

Multiple Choice

Locating respondents in qualitative research

• A) is not always a simple process.
• B) often involves gatekeepers.
• C) sometimes requires snowball sampling.
• D) may entail posting notices on bulletin boards.
• E) all of these are part of locating respondents in qualitative research.

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Definitions:

Citizen Action

Involves individual or collective initiatives taken by citizens to address issues of public concern, influencing policy decisions, or bringing about social change.

Public Interest Groups

Organizations that advocate for issues of widespread concern to the public, aiming to influence policy decisions and public opinion.

Outsider Strategies

Techniques or tactics employed by individuals or groups outside of the established political, social, or economic systems to achieve their goals, often through unconventional means.

Corporate Elites

Refers to the highest-ranking officials and decision-makers within corporations, often perceived as possessing significant influence over national and international policies.