Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) uses Boolean algebra to offer an alternative to conventional statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data. While large-N representative applications of QCA are increasingly popular, QCA is … Continue reading Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (Southwestern Social Science Association 2022) →

This workshop offers an intensive 4-day introduction to causal modeling with Coincidence Analysis (CNA), a relatively new configurational comparative method of data analysis geared towards causal complexity. In plenary lectures, … Continue reading Introduction to Causal Data Analysis and Modeling with Coincidence Analysis →

The purpose of this course is to provide training on all aspects that enable a researcher to build and implement the most appropriate comparative research design – the latter broadly … Continue reading Summer School in Social Research Methods: Comparative Research Designs →

This course introduces students to the nuts and bolts of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), an innovative set-theoretic technique that allows for comparisons of small, intermediate or large numbers of cases … Continue reading Summer School in Social Research Methods: Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) →

The central aim of the course is to enable participants to put in practice state-of-the-art QCA empirical research. Apart from learning how to apply QCA in the best possible way, … Continue reading Summer School in Social Research Methods: Advanced Applied Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) →

This 3-day online PhD course is part of the ERIM Summer School of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. The course introduces you to the nuts and bolts of … Continue reading Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): A set-analytic approach to studying organizational configurations →

This intensive 5-day workshop gives a thorough introduction to the foundations and advanced functions of QCA, placing emphasis on research design and empirical application. The course is based on Patrick … Continue reading Qualitative Comparative Analysis: An Introduction to Research Design and Application →

A solid foundation in comparative case studies is essential for comparative social scientists. This five-day in-person course provides you with the skills needed to design your qualitative comparative case study … Continue reading Comparative Case Study Design →