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Sampling in Qualitative research - Purposive sampling

Q: What are two kinds of generalization?

1. Analytic generalization – refers to the credibility of the theoretical inferences that the researcher draws from his or her findings 2. Case-to-case transfer – relates to generalizing from one case to another case that is broadly similar

5 important questions on Sampling in Qualitative research - Purposive sampling

What are two distinctinos that have been employed in relation to purposive sampling?

Sequential and non-sequential approach
A priori sampling and contingent sampling approach

What is theoretical saturation?

You carry on sampling theoretically until a category has been saturated with data, thus until:
- No new/ relevant data seem to be emerging regarding a category
- The category is well developed in terms of its properties and dimensions demonstrating variation
- relationship among categories are well established

What is the process of theoretical sampling?

Process

How to determine the sample size?

Until theoretical saturation is reached, the broader the scope --> the bigger the sample

What are two kinds of generalization?

1. Analytic generalization – refers to the credibility of the theoretical inferences that the researcher draws from his or her findings
2. Case-to-case transfer – relates to generalizing from one case to another case that is broadly similar