What Statement Below Best Captures the Major Distinction Between Theoretical

question 11

Multiple Choice

What statement below best captures the major distinction between theoretical sampling in grounded theory research and purposeful sampling in qualitative research? Theoretical sampling involves

• A)selecting individuals who can help develop a theory.
• B)identifying individuals intentionally.
• C)selecting participants who are conveniently available.
• D)identifying individuals who support your theory.

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Definitions:

Traditional Beliefs

Customs, narratives, and values inherited from one's culture or society that have been passed down over generations.

Pluralistic Societies

Societies characterized by the coexistence of several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a given territory.

Politically Centralized States

States characterized by a concentration of political power and authority in a centralized government or leader.

Ethnic Diaspora

A large group of people with a shared heritage or homeland who live in different places around the world.