The qualitative research methods tend to heavily rely on the data obtained by an individual through interviews, questionnaires, artifacts, and sometimes even recordings. On the contrary, quantitative research is a methodology that focuses more on quantifying the collection and data analysis. Nonetheless, documentary research is another common sampling strategy entailing outside documents and sources to support an argument, mostly in academic works. This paper looks at the sampling strategies used in two articles and their importance.
In Babgi’s (2010) study, a survey applied the qualitative research methodology that involved individuals with chronic pain due to musculoskeletal issues. A semi-structured interview technique was also deployed; this sampling technique was used purposely to explore their interpretive schemes extensively. It also aimed at investigating the day-to-day practices these individuals apply to cope with chronic pain and discomfort to manage emerging issues, such as distrust and uneasiness (Babgi, 2010). The qualitative method is perceived to be suitable regarding the comparative investigation of the various subjective experiences associated with pain. Nonetheless, qualitative research also can play a vital role in casting light upon social agents to construct, interpret, perform and practice day-to-day life, one of the most complicated tasks full of maneuvering. The quality research through interviews primarily focused on the subjective experiences of pain, hence striving to understand and interpret the multifaceted and complex chronic pain manifestations in both clinical and non-clinical contexts.
The study by Pinto de Moura and Silva Ferreira (2019) extensively looks at documentary research. Documentary research was chosen, and the data and information were stored in an Ambulatory Clinical Teaching Unit (ACTU) database. ACTU is regarded as an allusion center for the fight against STIs, HIV, and Hepatitis in the state of Minas Gerais (Pinto de Moura & Silva Ferreira, 2019). In addition, data used in the study was collected from the ACTU database, with close to 115 subjects regarded as users of the (Testing and Counselling Center) TCC Itinerant services in 2017. However, the research did not involve human subjects. The primary aim of the quantitative research study was to recognize and identify the seroprevalence of HIV, syphilis, Hepatitis B, and C among the individuals who attended the itinerant of TCC and distinguish the patients. This sampling technique is crucial, as it provides a platform for analyzing data through simple descriptive statistics.
References
Babgi, A. A. (2010). Pain coping behaviors of Saudi patients who have advanced cancer: A revisited experience. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 11(1), 103-106. Web.
Pinto de Moura, J., & Silva Ferreira, A. S. A. (2019). Soroprevalence in itinerant tests for syphilis, HIV and hepatites. Journal of Nursing UFPE/Revista de Enfermagem UFPE, 13. Web.