A nurse is writing a research proposal for a grounded theory study. Which of the

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A nurse is writing a research proposal for a grounded theory study. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse follow when choosing a sampling strategy?

A) Random sampling should be the nurse's goal with participant self-selection if this is not practicable.

B) The nurse should identify a minimum of 10 or 15 informants if purposeful sampling is utilized.

C) The nurse should have a sample small enough to allow depth of inquiry but large enough to include a variety of voices.

D) The nurse should seek as large a sample as possible in order to facilitate thick description and the validity of findings.

Explanation / Answer

Ans C) The nurse should have a sample small enough to allow depth of inquiry but large enough to include a variety of voices.

The sample must be large enough so that all the patterns , categories , concepts etc can be recorded clearly and in depth.

The sample must be expanded till the time no new is available. The sample must contain all the relevant data required for the study.

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