Purposive Sampling

Oliver, P. (2013). Purposive sampling. In V. Jupp (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods. Retrieved from https://methods.sagepub.com/reference/the-sage-dictionary-of-social-research-methods

This entry from the Encyclopedia of Survey Research Methods provides a detailed overview of purposive sampling and how it can be used in evaluation. (Academic subscription needed to access).

"A form of non-probability sampling in which decisions concerning the individuals to be included in the sample are taken by the researcher, based upon a variety of criteria which may include specialist knowledge of the research issue, or capacity and willingness to participate in the research." (Oliver, 2013)

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Oliver, P. (2013). Purposive sampling. In V. Jupp (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods. Retrieved from https://methods.sagepub.com/reference/the-sage-dictionary-of-social-research-methods

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