n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations

Natalie Perez

doi:10.29333/ajqr/14895

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AM J QUALITATIVE RES, Volume 8, Issue 3, pp. 193-207

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Qualitative sampling in the age of Big Data requires tactful negotiation. Although qualitative research aims to explore the depth as opposed to breadth of experiences, opinions, or beliefs of individuals regarding a unique phenomenon, stakeholders or sponsors might not always be convinced that small sample sizes can yield big results. Intimate population awareness, identification of attributes of importance, selection of a purposeful numbers game, and strategic use of instruments can aid in appropriate sampling approaches for large, heterogeneous populations. This paper reviews the principles of nonprobability sampling, summarizes key qualitative sampling characteristics to consider, and provides a set of examples for negotiating sample sizes in the era of Big Data.

Keywords: Qualitative methods, nonprobability sampling, a priori, employee experience, sample size

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Perez, N. (2024). n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations. American Journal of Qualitative Research, 8(3), 193-207. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/14895

Perez, N. (2024). n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations. American Journal of Qualitative Research, 8(3), pp. 193-207. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/14895

Perez N. n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations. AM J QUALITATIVE RES. 2024;8(3), 193-207. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/14895

Perez, Natalie. "n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations". American Journal of Qualitative Research 2024 8 no. 3 (2024): 193-207. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/14895

Perez, Natalie "n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations". American Journal of Qualitative Research, vol. 8, no. 3, 2024, pp. 193-207. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/14895

Perez N. n-Sizes, Attributes, and A Priori Sampling: A Qualitative Sampling Model for Large, Heterogeneous Populations. AM J QUALITATIVE RES. 2024;8(3):193-207. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/14895