8) Purposive sampling:
A) Occurs when researchers make a conscious effort to sample randomly
B) Is the non-random sampling of individuals who are likely to be able to make further significant contributions to qualitative data collection
C) Occurs when participants make random suggestions as to how other people might make a contribution to data collection
D) Involves participants conducting their own research

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Purposive sampling involves selecting individuals who are likely to have valuable information or experiences relevant to the research question, rather than randomly selecting participants. This type of sampling is commonly used in qualitative research where the goal is to gather in-depth information from a specific group of people (e.g., experts, key informants, individuals with a particular experience or characteristic). The researcher purposefully selects participants based on certain criteria to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge or insights to contribute to the research question.

8) Purposive Sampling