Emmel, Nick, <br/><br/>
Sampling and choosing cases in qualitative research :  a realist approach / 
Nick Emmel. 
 - xiv, 172 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-167) and index. 
<br/><br/> Introduction From Sampling to Choosing Cases -- --  the Cases --  Theoretical Sampling --  Purposeful Sampling --  Theoretical or Purposive Sampling -- --  Choosing Cases --  The Basics of Realist Sampling --  Purposive Work in a Realist Sampling Strategy --  Purposefully Choosing Cases --  Interpretation and Explanation --  Sample Size --  Choosing Cases in Qualitative Research.  Part One:  1.  2.  3.  Part Two:  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9. 
<br/><br/> "All qualitative researchers sample, yet methods of sampling and choosing cases have received relatively little attention compared to other qualitative methods.    This innovative book critically evaluates widely used sampling strategies, identifying key theoretical assumptions and considering how empirical and theoretical claims are made from these diverse methods."--Back cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780857025104 0857025104 9780857025098 0857025090 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology.<br/>Qualitative research--Methodology.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>H62  / .E46 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>300.721