Defending Study Against Critiques

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Qualitative Research
The quality of the research sample is governed by the research question, and thus, the sample collected is determined by its significance to the research. Also, the purpose of the study and expected outcomes determine the size of the sample and if the selected sample has the expertise required to provide an in-depth analysis of the research. This means that having a sample of 40 is better in qualitative research than having a huge sample with no expertise or any outcome to the expected results.
Additionally, according to Polit and Beck (2010), qualitative research is not meant to be generalized but rather to concentrate on a given group of sample or people. This means that the data quality is more significant than the quantity. If a sample of 40 would provide the required outcome and more than 400 people, then the sample size is valid as all the necessary data will be gathered in an interview. Further, an interview provides first-hand information about a particular group compared to other methods.
Finally, combining methods and sources of information justifies the sample size. For instance, before interviewing the samples, gathering information from secondary sources such as documentaries, articles, journals, books, and magazines helps to understand more about a given group. Thus, to respond to the critiques, one can argue that qualitative methods are not meant to be generalized; therefore, the sample size focuses on a specific group of people. A group of 40 people may contain the specific information required for the research. Notably, their expertise may be of value compared to a sizeable sample without the details necessary for the study. Overall, the nature and purpos...