Maximum variation sampling

How it is used

Select relevant dimensions of variation and explain their purpose.

Example sentences

1. We used maximum variation sampling to include schools of different sizes and locations.

   Deliberate diversity broadens the experiences represented.

2. Our maximum variation sampling still missed families without stable housing.

   A diversity strategy does not ensure every perspective is included.

Common collocations

• use maximum variation sampling
• maximum variation sampling strategy

Related terms

• sampling methodThe procedure used to choose cases, people, or items from a larger group for a study.
• sampleThe smaller group of people, items or texts selected from a larger population for a study, so that conclusions can be drawn about that population.

More terms: Research Design

• research
• research question
• hypothesis
• methodology
• qualitative
• quantitative
• participant
• questionnaire
• case study
• carry out
• validity
• reliability