Revising the notion of sample representativeness

Marc Stierand, Viktor Dörfler

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Abstract

In this developmental paper we discuss the idea of revising the notion of sample representativeness. In reporting first on the notion itself, the paper examines why, when we are interested in a phenomenon in research concerned with the human mind, the conventional sampling techniques provide us with a sample that is more representative of the population than of the phenomenon under investigation. In addition the paper presents the extraordinary as an individual that is by definition representative of the phenomenon. Finally the paper explores implications for management research and provides further context in which focusing on the extraordinary may be beneficial.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 13 Sept 2011
EventBAM 2011 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 13 Sept 201115 Sept 2011

Conference

ConferenceBAM 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBirmingham
Period13/09/1115/09/11

Keywords

  • sample representativeness
  • management research

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