A qualitative researcher identifies trends in the phenomenon ...

[NguyenJ]

A qualitative researcher identifies trends in the phenomenon being studied, yet several new cases received through a snowball sampling effort have divergent views of the phenomenon. These new cases are referred to as which of the following?
 
  A) Confirming cases
  B) Disconfirming cases
  C) Purposive cases
  D) Typical cases

Question 2

A qualitative researcher who is attempting to provide findings from multiple diverse viewpoints on a phenomenon would most likely subscribe to which of the following?
 
  A) Deviant case sampling
  B) Typical case sampling
  C) Criterion case sampling
  D) Confirming case sampling

[shewald78]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Disconfirming cases are cases that do not fit with the previous cases. Confirming cases are cases that confirm to the previous cases. Purposive (or purposeful) sampling strategy involves deliberately choosing the cases or types of cases that will best contribute to the study. Typical case sampling involves the selection of participants who illustrate or highlight what is typical or average.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Deviant case sampling would provide multiple diverse viewpoints. Extreme (deviant) case sampling provides opportunities for learning from the most unusual and extreme informants (e.g., outstanding successes and notable failures). Typical case sampling involves the selection of participants who illustrate or highlight what is typical or average. Criterion sampling involves studying cases that meet a predetermined criterion of importance. Confirming cases are additional cases that fit researchers' conceptualizations and strengthen credibility.