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Purposive sampling

Purposive sampling is a non-probability strategy in which the researcher deliberately selects participants, documents, or cases that are information-rich with respect to the research question. Rather than drawing units at random, the researcher applies explicit criteria aligned with the study's purpose, maximising the depth and relevance of the data collected. It is the default sampling logic in most qualitative research designs and is also used in mixed-methods and applied evaluative work.

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Purposive Sampling
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / survey-methodology
  • Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods (2nd ed.). Sage. · ISBN 978-0803937796
  • Creswell, J. W. (2007). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (2nd ed.). Sage. · ISBN 978-1412916073
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Taxonomic bucketDeviant Case Samplingmachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.Taxonomic bucketMaximum Variation Samplingmachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.Taxonomic bucketSnowball Samplingmachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.Taxonomic bucketTypical Case Samplingmachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.

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