Introduction
In research, sampling describes the selection of the units, individuals, and settings under investigation. Quantitative studies, primarily, include random sampling. In contrast, qualitative studies strive for purposeful sampling, which involves a sample relevant to a particular research question. If one were studying the adult survivors who faced childhood sexual abuse, for example, examining a random sample of ten people may indicate only one survivor. Consequently, the researchers will have a sample size of one individual and should continue the random sampling until they reach a suitable number of adult survivors. Such a method, however, is time-consuming and ineffective. Thus, Continue reading...
