When Does Theoretical Saturation Occur

question 7

Multiple Choice

When does theoretical saturation occur?

• A) When each category that forms the theory is fully represented by the data set and no new codes seem to be present in the current participant(s).
• B) When the initial sample of participants have all been interviewed.
• C) When more than 50% of the categories that form the theory are fully represented by the dataset.
• D) When the theory is becoming too complex.

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