How Is the Number of Subjects for Participation Determined for a Qualitative

question 12

Multiple Choice

How is the number of subjects for participation determined for a qualitative study?

• A) Data are collected from new subjects until data saturation is reached.
• B) The number of subjects is the number available at a specific location.
• C) The number of subjects is the number available within the researcher's specified time frame.
• D) A power analysis of data collected in a pilot study is used to determine the number.

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Definitions:

Annuity

A financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, usually used as an income stream in retirement.

Present Value

The immediate value of a prospective amount of money or cash flow series, determined by a specific rate of return.

Future Amount

The predicted total value of an asset or investment at a specific future date, considering factors like interest rates or earnings.

Discounted Value

The present value of a future payment or series of payments, discounted back to the present time using a specific discount rate.