A researcher conducting a qualitative study knows that saturation of information has occurred when
A) additional sampling reveals redundant information.
B) data collected confirms theoretical models.
C) subjects participating are representative of the general population.
D) the desired sample size has been reached.

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Saturation of information occurs when additional sampling provides no new information,only redundancy of previously collected data.Verification of information occurs when theoretical models or hunches are confirmed.Stratified and quota sampling seek participants who are representative of the general population.Achieving the desired sample size helps to improve the power of the study and improve the significance of findings.

A Researcher Conducting a Qualitative Study Knows That Saturation of Information