6. The first step in starting the research process 18. ............." a) Searching for solutions to the problem b) Identification of the problem c) Survey of the related literature d) Searching sources of information to locate problem 7. Which of the following is NOT a form of nonrandom sampling? a) Quota sampling b) Purposive sampling c) Snowball sampling d) Convenience sampling 8. The ability to generalize the results of a study is related to......... a) External validity b) Manipulation c) Internal validity d) Predictive validity 9. Which of the following is of least concern to a qualitative researcher? a) trustworthiness b) Validity c) Generalizability d) Understanding 10. The most important consideration in selecting a sample is that it should be.. a) Selected from a large number of individuals or elements b) Selected from the population by means of a table of random numbers c) Made up of a large number of subjects d) Representative of the population