When grounded theory researchers recruit subjects who can provide relevant information to explain a cluster of interlocking ideas that is unclear to the researchers, what kind of sampling is used?
a. Theoretical sampling
b. Convenience sampling
c. Quota sampling
d. Network
ANS: A
Theoretical sampling is usually applied in grounded theory research to advance the development of a selected theory throughout the research process. The researcher gathers data from any individual or group that can provide relevant data for theory generation. The data are considered relevant if they include information that generates, delimits, and saturates the theoretical codes in the study needed for theory generation.
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