Qualitative Sampling in Research Methodology

What is the process of selecting units from a population of interest?

• Hypothesis testing

• Data analysis

• Sampling

• Data collection

According to Miles, Huberman & Saldania, what is sampling?

• Collecting data

• Analyzing data

• Bounding the collection of data

• Designing research

Which of the following is a type of non-probability sampling?

• Random sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Convenient sampling

• Stratified sampling

What type of sampling involves selecting informants based on specific criteria?

• Quota sampling

• Convenient sampling

• Purposive sampling

• Snowball sampling

What is the point in data collection when no new or relevant information emerges?

• Data exhaustion

• Information threshold

• Data saturation

• Point of saturation

What attributes should a researcher have according to Merriam and Mason?

• Tolerance for ambiguity and good communication skills

• Active reflexiveness and tolerance for ambiguity

• Sensitivity to context and active reflexiveness

• Good communication skills and sensitivity to context

According to Bogdan & Biklen, what is the first principle of ethics in research?

• Tell the truth in reporting findings

• Protect subject identities

• Negotiate permission clearly

• Treat subjects with respect

What is the main purpose of snowball sampling?

• To access potential informants

• To protect subject identities

• To reach a point of data saturation

• To select informants based on specific criteria

What is the main reason for choosing judgmental (purposive) sampling?

• To eliminate problems in data collection

• To reach a point of data saturation

• To evaluate potential informants for interview

• To access potential informants