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Evidence-Based Practice / Unit 7   EBP 0955 short lesson, about 20 seconds

Misconception: Small Samples Invalidate It

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The idea

Qualitative sampling is purposive and continues to saturation. Its adequacy is judged by whether the categories were complete, not by how many people took part.

In practice

A study of twelve participants that reached saturation.

Where people slip

Applying a power calculation to a phenomenological study asks the wrong question of it.

Your place on the trail

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