Comparative Case Study Design
University of Konstanz Universitaetsstrasse 10, Konstanz, GermanyA 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
Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
OnlineQualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is a set-theoretic technique for comparing intermediate to large numbers of cases that models causal complexity to analyze necessary or sufficient conditions for an outcome. This … Continue reading Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Introduction to Causal Process Tracing
OnlineProcess tracing is a research method for tracing causal mechanisms using detailed, within-case empirical analysis of how a causal process plays out in an actual case. This five-day online course … Continue reading Introduction to Causal Process Tracing
Second Annual QCA Conference of the Americas (AQCA2023)
USC Marshall School of Business 3670 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAQCA is a broad-tent, inclusive, and diverse venue that is open to everyone interested in learning about and advancing the configurational-comparative agenda. We welcome contributions from all theoretical traditions and … Continue reading Second Annual QCA Conference of the Americas (AQCA2023)
Qualitative Comparative Analysis at AQCA2023
USC Marshall School of Business 3670 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA one-day hybrid workshop that provides a ground-up introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and fuzzy sets. Designed for those who are new to QCA or wish to refresh their … Continue reading Qualitative Comparative Analysis at AQCA2023
Introduction to QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) with R
OnlineThis seminar introduces applied set-theoretic methods for the social sciences, focusing on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). This method is used in fields as diverse as political science, public policy, international … Continue reading Introduction to QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) with R
Advanced Applications of QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) in R
OnlineThis seminar on advanced set-theoretic methods for the social sciences focuses on applied Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). This method is used in fields as diverse as political science, public policy, … Continue reading Advanced Applications of QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) in R
Introduction to Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)
OnlineFor your research, if you've ever wanted to understand and model causal effects in a rigorous way that reflects the complexity of the real-world. NCA understands a cause as a … Continue reading Introduction to Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)
Introduction to Causal Data Analysis and Modeling with Coincidence Analysis
Prague University of Economics and Business, Czech Republic , Czech RepublicThis 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, which has seen … Continue reading Introduction to Causal Data Analysis and Modeling with Coincidence Analysis
Set Theory, Constructivism, and Science: A Symposium on James Mahoney’s The Logic of Social Science
Central European University - Vienna Quellenstraße 51, Vienna, Wien, AustriaIn this hybrid symposium, a panel of scholars discuss James Mahoney’s recent book, The Logic of Social Science. The book develops a scientific constructivist approach that uses set-theoretic analysis to avoid … Continue reading Set Theory, Constructivism, and Science: A Symposium on James Mahoney’s The Logic of Social Science