Good question! Maybe I can do a post on sampling. The snowball method involves starting with a few individuals who meet the study's selection criteria, who then refer other individuals who meet the criteria from their own networks. This method is particularly valuable for phenomena that might not be easily discovered through conventional recruitment methods. Imagine a snowball rolling down a hill, picking up more and more snow as it goes.
Hi Laura. Just a curious word and nerd geek here....what does "snowball sampling" mean?
Good question! Maybe I can do a post on sampling. The snowball method involves starting with a few individuals who meet the study's selection criteria, who then refer other individuals who meet the criteria from their own networks. This method is particularly valuable for phenomena that might not be easily discovered through conventional recruitment methods. Imagine a snowball rolling down a hill, picking up more and more snow as it goes.
Great explanation! Thank you.