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theoretical sampling: a standalone construct

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Qualitative research methods

choosing what data to collect next on the basis of the concepts emerging from analysis so far, so sampling follows developing theory.

In qualitative research methods, theoretical sampling refers to choosing what data to collect next on the basis of the concepts emerging from analysis so far, so sampling follows developing theory. This meaning comes from Glaser (1967) in The discovery of grounded theory.[1]

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References

Glaser, B. G. (1967). The discovery of grounded theory. Aldine de Gruyter. ISBN 9781351522151

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