How Does a Researcher Go About Sampling for Qualitative Interviews

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Essay

How does a researcher go about sampling for qualitative interviews (i.e.,what type of methodology is used)? How is the method of selection justified? What is the procedure for determining the number of individuals/cases to include in the sample?

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