During the data collection phase of a qualitative study,the researcher notes previously untheorized links among concepts.The researcher will continue to collect data until
A) a quota of each subject type is achieved.
B) saturation of information is noted.
C) the desired sample size is attained.
D) verification of information occurs.

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Verification of information occurs when theoretical models or hunches are confirmed.When new links are noted during the study,data collection should continue until verification of this information has occurred.Quota sampling seeks participants who are representative of the general population.Saturation of information occurs when additional sampling provides no new information,only redundancy of previously collected data.Achieving the desired sample size helps to improve the power of the study and improve the significance of findings.

During the Data Collection Phase of a Qualitative Study,the Researcher