Dr. Edwards has already begun his research on parental approaches to disciplining young children, but, as he conducts it, he realizes that economic class is an important variable, and to understand it better he refines his sample as the project progresses to focus on families from lower socio-economic groups. What kind of sampling is Dr. Edwards doing?

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Theoretical sampling involves refining the research focus based on emerging findings, which is what Dr. Edwards is doing by adjusting his sample to focus on lower socio-economic groups as he realizes the importance of economic class in his study.

Dr Edwards Has Already Begun His Research on Parental Approaches