Why is it usually inappropriate to use qualitative interview data to make statistical generalisations to a wider population?
A) Because samples are usually not representative
B) There is no sampling strategy
C) The sample will not yield valid data
D) All of these

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Qualitative interview data often come from non-random, small, and purposive samples, which are not representative of the wider population, making statistical generalizations inappropriate.

Why Is It Usually Inappropriate to Use Qualitative Interview Data