Sampling and Choosing Cases in Qualitative Research: A Realist Approach

Introduction From Sampling to Choosing Cases PART ONE: THE CASES Theoretical Sampling Purposeful Sampling Theoretical or Purposive Sampling PART TWO: 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