What Would Happen If a Sociologist Used Purposive Sampling to Select

question 11

Multiple Choice

What would happen if a sociologist used purposive sampling to select a case for a historical-comparative research study? He or she would

• A)reduce validity in order to gain the benefit of a highly focused study.
• B)choose a case because it represents an anomaly (something different than what is typical).
• C)identify all possible cases and select one at random (to reduce bias).
• D)review the literature and identify the case with the most need for critique and revision.

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