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theoretical sampling  

Definition

  • Theoretical sampling is a tool that allows the researcher to generate theoretical insights by drawing on comparisons among samples of data. The data can include population, events, activities, or even time periods. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods; Theoretical Sampling]

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