“How Many Interviews Do I Need?” An Examination of Interview Numbers and Sampling Moves in Qualitative Research
Organizational Research Methods
Published online on April 09, 2026
Abstract
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Qualitative researchers face an enduring question: How many interviews do I need? While a variety of guidelines exist, there is limited consensus over which specific factors should determine the number of interviews required. We examined the determination ...
Qualitative researchers face an enduring question: How many interviews do I need? While a variety of guidelines exist, there is limited consensus over which specific factors should determine the number of interviews required. We examined the determination ...