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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences Research Methodology
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling Techniques

Background:

  • Traditional sampling methods often overlook the critical role of temporality.
  • Ignoring temporal dimensions can lead to inaccurate case definition and analysis.
  • The concepts of duration and temporal patterns are underutilized in research design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how incorporating temporality impacts key sampling steps.
  • To provide guidance for researchers on seriously considering time in their sampling strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of temporal scales, time frames, and analysis periods.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of sampling procedures through the lens of temporality.
  • Examination of how duration and temporal patterns influence case definition.
  • Discussion of setting appropriate time frames and periods for population definition and case selection.

Main Results:

  • Defining cases requires selecting suitable temporal scales and acknowledging boundary/property changes over time.
  • Defining the population necessitates setting appropriate time frames and specific analytical periods.
  • Case selection involves choosing sampling procedures, relevant analysis periods, and the number of time points.

Conclusions:

  • Taking temporality seriously fundamentally alters the approach to sampling.
  • Researchers must explicitly address temporal aspects at each stage of the sampling process.
  • Integrating temporal considerations enhances the validity and rigor of research findings.