Training
2nd MethodsNET Conference
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (remote participation also possible)The 2nd MethodsNET Conference is taking place in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (remote participation also possible), 10-12 September – https://methodsnet.org/conference/2nd-methodsnet-conference/, which also comprises several QCA training options. 20+ short PhD-level training modules, across various formats. You can find the full list on the conference website, here is a short summary, including a QCA track: Track A: Modeling … Continue reading 2nd MethodsNET Conference
13th European QCA Conference 2025 in Kraków, Poland
Jagiellonian University Kraków, PolandQCA enthusiasts will soon gather at the 13th European QCA Conference 2025 (previously known as the International QCA Workshop) in Kraków, Poland. Visit the website for details. EQCA2025 comprises two events: 1. EQCA Paper Development Workshop Event is organized for researchers working in various domains who seek constructive feedback on their QCA-based projects and … Continue reading 13th European QCA Conference 2025 in Kraków, Poland
Konstanz Methods Excellence Workshops: Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) (Online course)
OnlineThis five-day online course introduces Qualitative Comparative Analysis as an approach that enables researchers to model causal complexity by analyzing whether different configurations of conditions are necessary or sufficient for an outcome, relying on technical implementation in R. Instructors: Ioana-Elena Oana, European University Institute, Italy Barbora Valik, Central European University, Austria
Konstanz Methods Excellence Workshops: Advanced Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) (Online course)
OnlineThis 5-day online course exposes participants to advanced methodological developments in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) that allow for further solidifying their results, and enables them to apply state-of-the-art set-theoretic analytic tools in R. Intructor: Ioana-Elena Oana, European University Institute
Konstanz Methods Excellence Workshops: Comparative Case Study Design (On-Site course)
University of Konstanz Universitaetsstrasse 10, Konstanz, GermanyThis five-day in-person course teaches you how to design your qualitative comparative case study research, from defining research questions and concepts to selecting cases, choosing strategies for data collection and analysis, and addressing research-practical issues. Intructors: Eva Thomann, University of Konstanz, Germany
Konstanz Methods Excellence Workshops: Introduction to Causal Process Tracing (Online course)
OnlineTaking a hands-on approach, this five-day online course introduces you to the essentials of Process Tracing and develops both the theoretical understanding and the practical skills to set-up and conduct a full-fledged PT-study. Intructors: Hilde van Meegdenburg, Leiden University, Netherlands