Demystifying Theoretical Sampling in Grounded Theory Research

Theoretical sampling is a central tenet of classic grounded theory and is essential to the development and refinement of a theory that is ‘grounded’ in data. While many authors appear to share concurrent definitions of theoretical sampling, the ways in which the process is actually executed remain l...

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Main Authors: Jenna Breckenridge BSc(Hons),Ph.D.Candidate, Derek Jones, PhD, BA (Hons), Dip COT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociology Press 2009-06-01
Series:Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal
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Online Access:http://groundedtheoryreview.com/2009/06/30/847/