In Brief, What Is Meant by the Term Theoretical Sampling

question 9

Multiple Choice

In brief, what is meant by the term theoretical sampling?

• A) A sampling technique whereby the researcher makes strategic decisions as to who the next case/participant might be in order to further explore and develop codes/categories/ideas generated in the initial sample.
• B) A sampling technique whereby the researcher uses pre-existing theory to decide a rigid a priori sample.
• C) A sampling technique that relies on a well-defined homogenous sample.
• D) None of the options given is correct.

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