Regarding researcher bias in purposive sampling

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• Ann RyanFollow

Abstract

This paper considers the vexed ques􀆟on of researcher bias in the selection of participants/informants through purposive sampling in an exploratory research project. It briefly outlines the context of the author’s research and explains how the perceived weakness of purposive sampling in qualitative research within a largely positivistic field of practice can be mitigated.

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Recommended Citation

Ryan, Ann (2026) "Regarding researcher bias in purposive sampling," Journal of Academic Research and Innovation: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/jari/vol3/iss1/1