How Should the Number of Subjects for Participation in a Qualitative

question 17

Multiple Choice

How should the number of subjects for participation in a qualitative study be determined?

• A) Data are collected from new subjects until no new information is generated.
• B) The number of subjects needed is equal to the number available at a specific location.
• C) The number of subjects needed is equal to the number available within the researcher's specified time frame.
• D) The number of subjects needed is determined through a power analysis of data generated in a pilot study of similar subjects.

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