A qualitative researcher who uses snowball sampling selects participants on the basis of
A) their ability to maximize differences on certain characteristics.
B) their homogeneity in attitudes and experiences.
C) their representing negative or deviant cases.
D) recommendations from participants.

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Snowball sampling relies on recommendations from participants to identify additional participants who meet the criteria of the study. This method is often used when the population of interest is difficult to access or identify, such as marginalized or stigmatized groups. The researcher relies on the social networks of the initial participants to identify others who may be interested and eligible to participate in the study.

A Qualitative Researcher Who Uses Snowball Sampling Selects Participants on the Basis