theoretical sampling - Science-Education-Research

is sampling of new data that is informed by the analysis of data already collected, as part of an emergent research design

The concept is used in particular in grounded theory methodology

See: Grounded theory

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05. Description of methodology
04. Justifying Methodology
Selective coding
Constant comparison technique
Emergent designs

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