Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why the Preferred

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why the preferred method to obtain participants in qualitative research studies is purposive sampling?

• A) Purposive sampling allows the researcher to choose participants whose experiences are most likely to be generalizable to the target population.
• B) Purposive sampling ensures that participants are chosen randomly, thereby increasing the validity of the qualitative findings.
• C) Purposive sampling uses networking to increase the sample size and broaden the target population.
• D) Purposive sampling allows researchers to select participants who fit the very specific types of criteria that are investigated in qualitative studies.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The process in which attention to novelty decreases with repeated exposure.

Classical Conditioning

Learning in which previously existing behaviors come to be elicited by new stimuli.

Goal-Directed Behavior

Refers to actions that are carried out with a specific outcome or objective in mind.

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.