Publication Date:
2019
Short description:
(2019). Methods of Sampling in Qualitative Health Research . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/138931
abstract:
Chapter objectives
• To provide an introduction to the features of non-probabilistic sampling and how it differs from probabilistic sampling
• To discuss quota sampling and purposive sampling, how they are used and the importance of transparency in describing sampling methods
• To describe the uses of snowball and self-selective sampling and their strengths and weaknesses
• To consider the role of key informants in accessing samples.
• To provide an introduction to the features of non-probabilistic sampling and how it differs from probabilistic sampling
• To discuss quota sampling and purposive sampling, how they are used and the importance of transparency in describing sampling methods
• To describe the uses of snowball and self-selective sampling and their strengths and weaknesses
• To consider the role of key informants in accessing samples.
Iris type:
1.2.01 Contributi in volume (Capitoli o Saggi) - Book Chapters/Essays
List of contributors:
Maestripieri, Lara; Radin, Arianna; Spina, Elena
Book title:
Researching Health. Qualitative, Quantitative and mixed methods