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Sampling Thoughtfully in Qualitative Research: Hallmarks of Rigour in Health Professions Education.
Jerusalem Merkebu1, Jamie Geringer1, Anita Samuel1
1Department of Health Professions Education, Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
The Clinical Teacher
|July 10, 2025
Summary
This guide details qualitative sampling strategies for medical education research. It emphasizes informed choices throughout the research process to enhance study rigor and credibility.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
Background:
- Methodologically sound sampling is crucial for the rigor and impact of qualitative medical education research.
- Sampling decisions significantly influence the depth, breadth, and overall outcomes of research insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical guide for researchers on making informed qualitative sampling decisions.
- To critically examine common qualitative sampling strategies, including their strengths and limitations.
- To underscore the iterative and continuous nature of sampling throughout the research lifecycle.
Main Methods:
- Delineation of commonly employed qualitative sampling strategies.
- Critical examination of the strengths and limitations of each strategy.
- Emphasis on the iterative application of sampling from recruitment to data analysis.
Main Results:
- Researchers are equipped with pragmatic insights into qualitative sampling.
- Understanding of how sampling choices impact research depth and breadth.
- Appreciation for the continuous relevance of sampling in qualitative research.
Conclusions:
- Informed qualitative sampling decisions bolster the quality, credibility, and trustworthiness of medical education research.
- Effective sampling strategies are integral to rigorous qualitative inquiry.
- Empowering researchers with sampling knowledge enhances overall research endeavors.
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