How is the number of subjects for participation determined for a qualitative study?
a. Data are collected from new subjects until data saturation is reached.
b. The number of subjects is the number available at a specific location.
c. The number of subjects is the number available within the researcher's specified time frame.
d. A power analysis of data collected in a pilot study is used to determine the number.
ANS: A
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A Researchers generally continue to recruit participants until they have reached data saturation, which means that nothing new is emerging from the interviews.
B At times the researcher may have to locate additional subjects at various locations until saturation is achieved.
C The number of subjects is not related to time frame because data will need to be collected until saturation is reached.
D Power analysis is used to determine sample size in quantitative research studies.
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