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Study design in qualitative research--2: Sampling and data collection strategies.

K J Devers1, R M Frankel

  • 1Center for Organization and Delivery Studies, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.

Education for Health (Abingdon, England)
|January 27, 2004
PubMed
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This study guides qualitative researchers on crucial design steps. It details purposive sampling, site access, and effective data collection and management strategies for credible research.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Qualitative research design involves complex steps often overlooked.
  • Prior papers in this series addressed qualitative research guides and study design fundamentals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine critical qualitative research design issues: sampling and data management.
  • To provide guidelines and address challenges in these key research areas.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of purposive sampling strategies in qualitative research.
  • Guidance on identifying, negotiating access, and maintaining relationships with research sites and subjects.
  • Practical advice on qualitative data collection and management techniques.

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Main Results:

  • Purposive sampling is central to credible qualitative studies.
  • Negotiating access and maintaining relationships are critical for real-world research.
  • Effective data collection and management are essential but often neglected.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding sampling and access is vital for qualitative research design.
  • Practical strategies for data collection and management enhance research quality.
  • This paper provides actionable advice for conducting robust qualitative research.