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Study design in qualitative research--2: Sampling and data collection strategies.
1Center for Organization and Delivery Studies, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
Education for Health (Abingdon, England)
|January 27, 2004
Summary
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.
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.
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.