Determining Sample Size

Morse, Janice M.·2000·Qualitative Health Research

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Morse, J. M., 1994, Handbook of qualitative inquiry, 220

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Authors: Morse, J. M.
Venue: Qualitative Health Research
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2000-01
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Pages: 3-5
ISSN: 1049-7323 (ISSN-L)
1552-7557
DOI: 10.1177/104973200129118183
OpenAlex: W2124890572
Cited by: 3,215
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Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
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